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M245 XWU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,445 mi
Last recorded47,445 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 XWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 47,445 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 47,368 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 47,021 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 46,630 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 45,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 44,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,553 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,368 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,769 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 43,769 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 43,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,608 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 41,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,929 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,877 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,508 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 33,300 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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M245 XWU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M245 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M245 XWU registered?

M245 XWU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M245 XWU safe to buy?

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