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M23 YWA

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,526 mi
Last recorded135,526 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 YWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 135,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded front to rear

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 129,381 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 120,838 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2011 120,838 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 111,305 miles

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/R sill corroading.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 111,305 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R sill corroading.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 101,310 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 92,065 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2008 92,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 83,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 80,941 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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M23 YWA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 M23 YWA, 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 M23 YWA registered?

M23 YWA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 1995.

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