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M379 BTU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,354 mi
Last recorded170,354 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 BTU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 170,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 166,233 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 163,421 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 163,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 159,932 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 154,218 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 154,196 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion to chassis & subframe

Pass 31 Oct 2007 148,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 141,916 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 141,916 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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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M379 BTU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M379 BTU, 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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What year was M379 BTU registered?

M379 BTU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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