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M252 RDW

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 RDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 89,366 miles

Underside of vehicle and some suspension components corroded !!

Fail 12 Mar 2020 89,366 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Body panel insecure Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside of vehicle and some suspension components corroded !!

Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,966 miles

front headlights poor aim image

surface corrosion underside

Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,084 miles

Front both front side/indicator units water inside units

Fail 29 Jul 2016 83,084 miles

Front both front side/indicator units water inside units

Steering wheel retaining device insecure modified steering wheel screws loose (2.1.6)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 83,082 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor sill area. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing plate (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 83,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner, outer and end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion brake discs

Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,869 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,667 miles

Both front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated

Surface corrosion front and rear discs

Fail 29 Apr 2014 82,666 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated

Surface corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,076 miles

Both front anti roll bar link arm rubbers deterioated

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

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r end of sill shows signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,076 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front anti roll bar link arm rubbers deterioated

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

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r end of sill shows signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,853 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,495 miles

Surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 4 Feb 2010 66,257 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 66,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,940 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 51,940 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parking brake performance slightly lower nearside rear

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,814 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 42,797 miles

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 42,329 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 42,286 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,590 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 41,510 miles

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

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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M252 RDW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M252 RDW, 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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M252 RDW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 1995.

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