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A18 LBA

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,840 mi
Last recorded92,840 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 92,840 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 92,371 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 92,369 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 89,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 87,881 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,825 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 85,740 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 85,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 85,596 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,205 miles

advise clutch cylinder suspect leaking

advise front top shock absorber top mounts showing signs of fatigue

Pass 23 Apr 2010 84,567 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 83,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 1 May 2009 83,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

advise slight play in both font steering arms

Pass 6 May 2008 83,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 82,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 81,207 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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A18 LBA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 LBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 LBA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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