MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including front and rear sub-frames
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including front and rear sub-frames
Underside rusty and front and rear suspension
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (1.7.5a)
Underside rusty and front and rear suspension
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all underneath of vehicle starting to corrode from standing.
near side rear wheel arch slightly corroded.
Front brake discs pitted.
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake discs pitted.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M226 RNY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 M226 RNY, 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 RNY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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