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M357 BLP

1995 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,848 mi
Last recorded98,848 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM357 BLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,848 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 98,830 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 95,944 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper anti roll bar link bolt slightly loose

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Slight corrosion jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (slight corrosion both rear inner sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 95,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper anti roll bar link bolt slightly loose

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Slight corrosion jacking point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (slight corrosion both rear inner sills) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 93,868 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 91,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges on limit now (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 90,155 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres are wearing on the edges & perishing

corrosion to offside inner sill area's

Pass 10 Mar 2018 89,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

front heat shield is loose

Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill areas corroding

Offside Rear outer sill areas corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,683 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 81,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Spots of corrosion beneath the vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 79,743 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear discs slightly scored

front pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,743 miles

both rear discs slightly scored

front pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2012 76,067 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 62,071 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,742 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,231 miles

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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M357 BLP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M357 BLP, 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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M357 BLP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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