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M407 ELB

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,898 mi
Last recorded143,898 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM407 ELB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 143,898 miles

head lamp lenses going opaque

Pass 6 Nov 2014 129,960 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 120,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 111,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 111,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 111,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 111,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 107,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 102,800 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 98,692 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 82,835 miles

n/s chassis rail damaged

Pass 31 May 2005 76,207 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 76,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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M407 ELB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M407 ELB, 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 M407 ELB registered?

M407 ELB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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