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J21 UKA

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,004 mi
Last recorded69,004 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 UKA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,004 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2021 69,000 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine water leak

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight Corrosion On Nearside Chassis Rail

Slight Corrosion On Nearside Sill

Slight Corrosion On Offside Chassis Rail

Slight Corrosion On Offside Sill

Pass 3 Oct 2016 59,504 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front chassis corroding

rear chassis corroding

Fail 16 Sep 2016 59,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded to excess (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and corroded to excess (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front chassis corroding

rear chassis corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 54,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,961 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 53,870 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,098 miles

All Four Brake Discs are corroding, due to lack of vehicle use. No imbalance.

All suspension and underbody are beginning to corrode.

Brake Hose Ferroles and Unions are corroding.

Front Antiroll Bar, Drop Link Bushes are deteriorating.

Front Shock Absorber Dust Boots have perished.

O/S/F Inner Wing is creased slightly, but is secure.

Pass 3 May 2011 53,090 miles

all shockers, rubber dust covers deteriorating, splitting

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

front no plate of slightly smaller, self adhesive type, digits also of slightly smaller type but otherwise conforms. debatable whether or not vehicle is an import therefore presenter given benefit of the doubt

light corrosion on all suspension, chassis, floors and sills etc

o/s washer jet partially blocked

surface corrosion on brake discs, slight run out

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,268 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe and on brake hose ferroules

general corrosion on underbody and suspension

light corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 19 Apr 2010 52,268 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe and on brake hose ferroules

general corrosion on underbody and suspension

light corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,607 miles

corrosion on various brake pipes and on brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on chassis , suspension and floors

front no plate slightly smaller than normal type

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel but efficiency ok for MOT pass

o/s/r footbrake , slightly low reading

surface corrosion on all brake discs and slight distortion in fronts

Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,607 miles

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

corrosion on various brake pipes and on brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on chassis , suspension and floors

front no plate slightly smaller than normal type

handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel but efficiency ok for MOT pass

o/s/r footbrake , slightly low reading

surface corrosion on all brake discs and slight distortion in fronts

Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,683 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 50,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 48,860 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 48,271 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 47,031 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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J21 UKA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J21 UKA, 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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J21 UKA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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