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M363 XAS

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,325 mi
Last recorded111,325 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM363 XAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 111,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside inner arch corroded.

Offside front lower wing holed and corroded.

Offside rear inner arch holed and corroded.

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside inner arch corroded.

Offside front lower wing holed and corroded.

Offside rear inner arch holed and corroded.

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 22 Feb 2014 107,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 24 May 2013 103,961 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2013 103,940 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

underseal on underneath

Pass 4 May 2011 93,062 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 3 May 2011 93,062 miles

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

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 18 Feb 2009 92,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 87,032 miles

small hole in n/s/f sill not within prescribed area

Fail 29 Feb 2008 87,031 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,719 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 79,621 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,443 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 66,443 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M363 XAS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M363 XAS, 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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M363 XAS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1995.

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