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ELZ 1495

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

147,029 mi
Last recorded147,029 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 1495
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 147,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 May 2013 147,029 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2012 143,864 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Metal fuel pipes corroded

Slight corrosion to NS inner wing

Fail 22 May 2012 143,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Metal fuel pipes corroded

Slight corrosion to NS inner wing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 143,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 143,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 140,838 miles

steering heavy

uneven front brake application

Fail 28 Jul 2009 140,702 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering heavy

uneven front brake application

Pass 10 Jul 2008 134,599 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 134,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 124,455 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 123,920 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 115,377 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 101,814 miles

Another no.plate is stuck on the front bonnet but is covered by tape, but does not show

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jul 2005 101,685 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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ELZ 1495 is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ELZ 1495, 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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ELZ 1495 is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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