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M242 VME

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,736 mi
Last recorded102,736 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 VME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 102,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 102,736 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 98,185 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front flex tight on full lock but not damaged or streched.

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 98,185 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front flex tight on full lock but not damaged or streched.

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,518 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside

lots of fresh underseal under car can't see coomponents

suspect filler in both rear bottom sills

Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inside

lots of fresh underseal under car can't see coomponents

suspect filler in both rear bottom sills

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,468 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 85,203 miles

Exhaust has slight blows in joints

Rear Disc`s slightly discoloureed

Various brake pipes starting too corrode

Washers poor

Fail 19 Apr 2012 85,203 miles

Exhaust has slight blows in joints

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Disc`s slightly discoloureed

Various brake pipes starting too corrode

Washers poor

Pass 22 Apr 2011 80,543 miles

alight blow on centre exhaust join

Fail 16 Apr 2011 80,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

alight blow on centre exhaust join

nsr outer sill corroded

osr outer sill corroded and holed

rear brake pipe across subframe corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 68,579 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 63,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 49,465 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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M242 VME is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M242 VME, 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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M242 VME is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 1995.

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