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M306 TAU

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,361 mi
Last recorded98,361 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM306 TAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 98,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,728 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 95,726 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,237 miles

Nearside outer sill coroded

Offside Front outer sill coroded

both rear tyre cracked between tread

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,758 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 74,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,721 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 74,632 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,632 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,762 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,736 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Advise both front & rear suspension componants are corroded

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 72,335 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 72,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,559 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to carry out full inspection of brake pipes due to heavy greasing

Fail 20 Apr 2007 63,795 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,795 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2006 59,366 miles

Front 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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M306 TAU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M306 TAU, 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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M306 TAU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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