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M315 RKR

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,399 mi
Last recorded114,399 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 RKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 114,399 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Front wheels tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

all suspension components surface corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 114,396 miles

Front coil spring fractured both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Front wheels tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Valve stem slightly damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

all suspension components surface corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,144 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,926 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r as brake bind

o/s/f upper wish bone arm has worn/perished bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2011 108,186 miles

both front tyres worn unevenly

both front wipers poor clearance

Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 104,583 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 98,455 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 96,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 96,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 94,002 miles

slight binding o/s front brake †both front discs starting to corrode bon inside face †o/s cill starting to corrode

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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M315 RKR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M315 RKR, 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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M315 RKR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 1995.

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