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M253 XHW

1995 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,999 mi
Last recorded48,999 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,999 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 48,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,999 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 48,999 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 48,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,999 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 48,999 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 48,999 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 48,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s/r inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,999 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,999 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,999 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 48,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,999 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 48,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,602 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,693 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 47,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 45,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 44,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M253 XHW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M253 XHW, 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 M253 XHW registered?

M253 XHW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M253 XHW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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