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M307 XTJ

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,748 mi
Last recorded101,748 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM307 XTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,474 miles

Drive belt cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hangers rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 101,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 100,627 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror missing

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,621 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,604 miles

n/side mirror missing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 100,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/side mirror missing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 100,583 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

nearside non obligatory mirror missing

surface corrosion on subframes and all suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 100,576 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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL antiroll bar bushes and link bushes worn but no excessive movement

ALL suspension bushes perishing but no excessive movement

Pass 1 Jun 2012 98,600 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder weaping

rear foot brake slightly down on brake effort

Pass 9 Apr 2011 97,351 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 97,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 95,062 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 95,062 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,965 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,629 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 92,629 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 89,824 miles

both outer sill ends corroded and holed

Pass 29 Mar 2006 872,280 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 872,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 86,537 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 86,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M307 XTJ is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M307 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M307 XTJ registered?

M307 XTJ is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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