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J12 ECW

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,357 mi
Last recorded161,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 ECW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2016 161,357 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked PLIT PIN MISSING (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at bulk head (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch coverd in body filler & underseal unable to carry out proper inspection

Nearside Rear parking brake no effort, parking brake may require attention or adjustment

Nearside outer sill & floor to sill coverd in body filler & underseal unable to carry out proper inspection

Offside Front chassi leg body filler & underseal unable to check for corosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 158,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 150,198 miles

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 150,195 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 146,209 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight free play in nearside of steering rack.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 134,089 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 127,918 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 127,918 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 119,026 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 118,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 102,871 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 102,868 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 91,664 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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J12 ECW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J12 ECW, 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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J12 ECW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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