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J3 OMX

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,514 mi
Last recorded96,514 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 OMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,514 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 96,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 96,463 miles

Advanced corrosion to fuel tank

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak

Slight dampness around nearside rear brake caliper

Fail 10 Mar 2020 96,455 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advanced corrosion to fuel tank

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak

Slight dampness around nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,004 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 94,973 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,436 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,349 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,004 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,790 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,843 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 76,956 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,066 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 70,064 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,468 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,602 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 59,602 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,526 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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J3 OMX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J3 OMX, 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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What year was J3 OMX registered?

J3 OMX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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