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M35 DLD

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,779 mi
Last recorded141,779 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 DLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 141,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (on 2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2021 140,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,024 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 140,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 138,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 138,716 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 138,307 miles

o/s front tyre on 3mm and cracking/pereshing.

Fail 3 May 2017 138,076 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f caliper damp

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,280 miles

both rear shockers weak

engine oil leak

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 22 Apr 2016 130,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear shockers weak

engine oil leak

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 126,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,281 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 124,190 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 117,004 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 117,004 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 114,691 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 114,691 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear brake disc slightly pitted

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 27 Jul 2010 110,947 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 103,333 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,624 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 89,642 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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M35 DLD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M35 DLD, 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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M35 DLD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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