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M305 XTJ

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM305 XTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022
Pass 9 Sep 2021 119,920 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 119,920 miles

Emissions not tested will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished/cracked on inner face

Pass 25 Oct 2016 116,722 miles

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

Vehicle too low to fit in RBT, decelerometer used

Pass 19 Dec 2014 113,149 miles

nearside front brake pads worn low

nearside rear wheel arch corroding and needs a repair

offside front brake pads worn low

offside front seat belt needs renewing

Fail 15 Dec 2014 113,141 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake pads worn low

offside front brake pads worn low

offside front seat belt needs renewing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 109,061 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear sub frame starting to corrod

Fail 29 Nov 2013 108,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear sub frame starting to corrod

Pass 14 Dec 2012 104,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are on the limit on the inner edges

both wiper blades split on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,165 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,817 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 73,952 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 64,857 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 59,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 48,131 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M305 XTJ is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M305 XTJ, 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 M305 XTJ registered?

M305 XTJ is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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