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M408 KAD

1995 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

54,379 mi
Last recorded54,379 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM408 KAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 54,379 miles

Light corrosion on underbody , suspension and subframes.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,355 miles

Corrosion started on chassis, suspension, exhaust, underbody and brake hose ferroules.

Handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel.

Very slight bind on offside rear brake.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 54,320 miles

Light corrosion started on underbody, suspension and exhaust.

Minor engine oil leak.

Rear brake pads around 60% worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 54,158 miles

General corrosion on suspension

Light corrosion started on brake hose ferroules and on floor edges

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,126 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 53,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,810 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Minor corrosion on underbody and suspension.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,717 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules corroding.

General Suspension corrosion.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,523 miles

Advisories same as former MOT.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,257 miles

Front Drop Link, Lower Bushes.

Front Springs are corroding.

Steering Wheel Ball.

Pass 16 May 2011 53,102 miles

corrosion on suspension, rear subframe and on both front coil springs

corrosion started on both inner sills at rear

o/s handbrake not locking up

slight distortion in both front brake discs

Fail 16 May 2011 53,102 miles

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

corrosion on suspension, rear subframe and on both front coil springs

corrosion started on both inner sills at rear

o/s handbrake not locking up

slight distortion in both front brake discs

Pass 19 May 2010 52,786 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion started on suspension , o/s outer sill at rear and on brake hose ferroules

n/s/r suspension - slight wear and displacement on upper outer wishbone bush

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,567 miles

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe , front brake hose ferroules and o/s outer sill at rear

o/s handbrake not locking up

slight distortion in both front brake discs and front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 22 May 2008 51,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 51,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 51,160 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 49,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 48,084 miles

advice rear brake visual check .advise engine tune.emission close to limit.

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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M408 KAD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 M408 KAD, 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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M408 KAD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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