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M416 XHC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,196 mi
Last recorded172,196 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM416 XHC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020 172,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to near side sill / inner sill / wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to off side sill / inner sill / wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

near side front tyre worn on edges

play in near side track rod end

Pass 12 Sep 2018 169,325 miles

both rear wheel arches corrded

chip to windscreen

front & rear chassis rails corrded

front & rear inner & outer sills corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corrded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 162,849 miles

Chip to front screen

Rear metal brake pipe's corroded

Slightly corrosion to inner sills, chassis rails {@ rear} & outer rear wheel arch

Pass 20 Jul 2016 151,134 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 144,736 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted but not considered excessive

Nearside chassis rail slightly damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 144,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear brake discs pitted but not considered excessive

Nearside chassis rail slightly damaged

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 132,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 132,273 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,064 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper has damage on the inside

oil leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2013 126,064 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper has damage on the inside

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2012 111,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 111,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,624 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 106,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chips to windscreen

corrosion to inner sills/floors

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 96,903 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 96,901 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 93,162 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 88,783 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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M416 XHC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M416 XHC, 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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M416 XHC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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