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M321 YWA

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,430 mi
Last recorded92,430 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 YWA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,430 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,608 miles

front brake pipes greased preventing proper inspection.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 90,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pipes greased preventing proper inspection.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,032 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,412 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 80,651 miles

Corrosion o/s/f inner sill to floor pan

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heat sheild sleeve along front exhaust pipe section - corroded resulting in slight rattle

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip to front number plate

Pass 27 May 2010 79,830 miles

corrotion around front and rear subframes

Fail 27 May 2010 79,830 miles

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

corrotion around front and rear subframes

Pass 25 May 2009 79,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 May 2009 79,335 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2008 78,514 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 May 2008 78,495 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2007 76,374 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 76,374 miles

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

osr sill end,lower w\arch,underside,subframe,susp component surface rust.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,125 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 76,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M321 YWA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M321 YWA, 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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M321 YWA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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