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M274 CRV

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

234,734 mi
Last recorded234,734 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM274 CRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 234,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle has slightly corrosion,underneath

Fail 18 Nov 2020 234,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb(beam light) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle has slightly corrosion,underneath

Pass 16 May 2019 212,354 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 212,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 200,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 200,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 187,184 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 187,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 176,733 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 176,733 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 165,593 miles

nearside front tyre feathered on outside shoulder

nearside rear tyre feathered on outside shoulder

Fail 4 Apr 2015 165,593 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre feathered on outside shoulder

nearside rear tyre feathered on outside shoulder

Pass 5 Apr 2014 139,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 132,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 131,632 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 126,782 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 126,223 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 125,552 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 125,552 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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M274 CRV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M274 CRV, 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 M274 CRV registered?

M274 CRV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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