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M434 SMS

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,802 mi
Last recorded87,802 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 SMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,802 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wing corroded near to sill

Fail 9 Aug 2017 87,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f wing corroded near to sill

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,197 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,197 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,179 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,203 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 78,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,712 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 77,577 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 76,880 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,312 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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M434 SMS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M434 SMS, 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 M434 SMS registered?

M434 SMS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M434 SMS safe to buy?

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