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M140 WAR

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,572 mi
Last recorded147,572 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 WAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 147,572 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 147,566 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 135,456 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 124,460 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,126 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 108,277 miles

advise clutch slave cylider leaking

advise rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2013 108,262 miles

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

advise clutch slave cylinder leaking

advise rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2012 106,544 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 106,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 102,787 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake pads close to wear limit

Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,008 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010

Nearside 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)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

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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M140 WAR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M140 WAR, 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 M140 WAR registered?

M140 WAR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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