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M226 NTA

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,035 mi
Last recorded94,035 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 NTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 94,035 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside rear slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2016 93,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Drivers door handle stiff.

Engine oil low, topped up 1.5ltrs.

Front suspension components corroded, recommend attention.

Rear suspension components corroding.

Slight front brake judder found on roller brake test.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 90,710 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding.

Fuel filter clamp bolt missing.

Fail 13 Nov 2015 90,710 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear door sil area. (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear door sil area. (2.4.A.3)

Front and rear suspension components corroding.

Fuel filter clamp bolt missing.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 87,005 miles

front suspension springs, hubs and wishbones corroding.

handbrake travel long.

idle speed alittle high.

offside rear and nearside rear door sils corroding.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,927 miles

both rear door sil corroding.

front suspension parts and hubs corroding.

nearside front tyre low on edge, and has cuts in edge of tread.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 82,924 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both rear door sil corroding.

front suspension parts and hubs corroding.

nearside front tyre low on edge, and has cuts in edge of tread.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,159 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 81,159 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front upper suspension ball joint boots perishing

cut on inside of front tyre not deep enough to reach the chords

exhaust sensor wire broken

nearside and offside track rod end boots perishing

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,619 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front upper suspension ball joint boots perishing

cut on inside of front tyre not deep enough to reach the chords

exhaust sensor wire broken

nearside and offside track rod end boots perishing

offside front brake disc corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,142 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,798 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 63,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,588 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 57,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 50,123 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 43,405 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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M226 NTA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 M226 NTA, 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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M226 NTA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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