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M385 SKN

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,751 mi
Last recorded103,751 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 SKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 103,751 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 100,451 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 100,451 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 96,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 94,417 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 94,417 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,511 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general corrosion underneath

Pass 27 May 2011 87,805 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 87,794 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 84,284 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 83,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,879 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,579 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 84,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,910 miles

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroded

offside outer sill corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2007 80,831 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil level low

exhaust system corroded - tailpipe corroded through

offside outer sill corroding

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 5 Jun 2006 79,027 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2006 79,027 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2005 76,521 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 76,521 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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M385 SKN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M385 SKN, 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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M385 SKN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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