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J346 DYP

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ346 DYP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,476 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 89,471 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,658 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 84,233 miles

corrosion to suspension conpoments

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,824 miles

heavy corrosion to suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,824 miles

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

heavy corrosion to suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,756 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,201 miles

corrosion to both front chassis/floor

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 11 Oct 2011 79,201 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front chassis/floor

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,200 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to frontr subframe and suspension components

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 23 Sep 2009 76,195 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to frontr subframe and suspension components

corrosion to nearside front floor

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2008 73,766 miles

advisorys on previous test 24/11/2008

Fail 24 Nov 2008 73,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion to all brake hose furrells

corrosion to all suspension joints

corrosion to both inner and outer sill,both rear inner wheel arches,both front chassis rails and both floor pans

dampness to nearside front caliper possible leak

genral undervehicle body corrosion

offside front tyre perished and cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,329 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2007 70,326 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2006 63,853 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 60,688 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 60,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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J346 DYP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J346 DYP, 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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J346 DYP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 December 1995.

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