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M429 WJE

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,918 mi
Last recorded181,918 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 WJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 181,918 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions test limits only just met attention needed

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

various small chips to windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2016 181,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions test limits only just met attention needed

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

various small chips to windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2015 157,777 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 137,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 131,729 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 12,088 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 108,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on floor and chassis

small cuts in osf tyre inner sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,675 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 105,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 97,478 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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M429 WJE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M429 WJE, 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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M429 WJE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1995.

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