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M276 JBD

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,995 mi
Last recorded151,995 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 JBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 151,995 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 151,995 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 150,818 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

n/s/f wheel binding on slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 150,818 miles

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

n/s/f wheel binding on slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2007 148,399 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wheels binding on slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2007 148,399 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wheels binding on slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2006 137,926 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 137,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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M276 JBD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M276 JBD, 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 M276 JBD registered?

M276 JBD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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