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M397 BLN

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,865 mi
Last recorded77,865 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 BLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,865 miles

Hand brake has just past test

corrosion starting in places

o/s/r brake caliper sticky

Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,863 miles

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

corrosion starting in places

o/s/r brake caliper sticky

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,659 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 76,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brakes not done on brake tester because o/s/f brake caliper missing

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,396 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 75,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,616 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 74,616 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 73,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 73,370 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/r,o/s/f,and n/s/r tyre starting to perish on side wall

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 73,370 miles

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 Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/r,o/s/f,and n/s/r tyre starting to perish on side wall

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,103 miles

handbrake lever slight travel

Fail 21 Mar 2009 72,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake lever slight travel

Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,977 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 63,389 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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M397 BLN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M397 BLN, 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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M397 BLN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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