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M38 COY

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 COY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

aux belt poor

both front bumper end supports not fitted to inner wings

no Cat fitted

o/s mirror cracked

rad top hose weeping

Fail 1 Oct 2014 107,409 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

aux belt poor

both front bumper end supports not fitted to inner wings

no Cat fitted

o/s mirror cracked

rad top hose weeping

Pass 28 Sep 2013 96,062 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

heavy corrosion to front inner sills outside prescribed areas

offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 25 Sep 2013 96,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

heavy corrosion to front inner sills outside prescribed areas

offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small corrosion hole in floor rear of front offside wheelarch

Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,137 miles

center to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded not sharp or jagged at time of test.

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

top radiator hose leaking coolant at time of test.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 95,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/r wheel arches slightly corroded not sharp or jagged at time of test.

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

top radiator hose leaking coolant at time of test.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,932 miles

inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear brake discs slightly poor condition on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 91,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

inner sills corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear brake discs slightly poor condition on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

rear exhaust joint blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,061 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 89,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,759 miles

Both n/s tyres starting to perish on the side walls.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,647 miles

cat rattleing.

n/s/f & o/s/f wiper blades slightly torn on the ends not to x/s at time of test.

small chip in zone a of windscreen not over limits.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 75,054 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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M38 COY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M38 COY, 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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M38 COY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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