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ADVANCED COROSION ALL UNDER BODY AND COMPONENTS
BODY FILLER IN BOTH OUTER SILLS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL PIPES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME COROSION (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases IN TWO AREAS (6.1.2 (a))
FRONT BRAKE BACK CORODED
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PARTS COVERED IN HEAVY UNDER SEAL
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL LIGHTS INCLUDING HEAD LIGHTS (4.2.3 (c))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO OVER HEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVANCED COROSION ALL UNDER BODY AND COMPONENTS
BODY FILLER IN BOTH OUTER SILLS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL PIPES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME COROSION (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases IN TWO AREAS (6.1.2 (a))
FRONT BRAKE BACK CORODED
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PARTS COVERED IN HEAVY UNDER SEAL
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR to SILL split (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working BOTH front sidelights inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
body filler in both sills
brake ferrules corroded
front brake backplates corroded
general underbody corrosion
minor blows in exhaust
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leak
rear brake pipes have some corrosion
some rear brake imbalance
underside heavily undersealed
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front and rear subframes rusty
front and rear suspension arms rusty
front antiroll bar and links rusty
rear antiroll bar and links rusty
rear inner wheelarches badly corroded
rear outer wheel arches rusty
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
front and rear subframes rusty
front and rear suspension arms rusty
front antiroll bar and links rusty
rear antiroll bar and links rusty
rear inner wheelarches badly corroded
rear outer wheel arches rusty
BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS HAVE SOME CORROSION
HEAVY CORROSION ON UNDERBODY
MINOR EARTH FAULT WITH REAR LIGHTS
REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION
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)
BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS HAVE SOME CORROSION
HEAVY CORROSION ON UNDERBODY
MINOR EARTH FAULT WITH REAR LIGHTS
REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION
BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR HAVE SOME CORROSION
EXHAUST POOR IN PARTS AND PATCHED
OUTER SILLS THIN IN PLACES
REAR INNER SILLS HAVE CORROSION AND THIN IN PLACES
SUSPENSION GENERALLY CORRODED
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR HAVE SOME CORROSION
EXHAUST POOR IN PARTS AND PATCHED
OUTER SILLS THIN IN PLACES
REAR INNER SILLS HAVE CORROSION AND THIN IN PLACES
SUSPENSION GENERALLY CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
emmissions only just meet required limits
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M395 FGV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M395 FGV, 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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M395 FGV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1995.
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