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M437 MVU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,389 mi
Last recorded133,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 MVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 133,389 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 133,381 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 May 2014 133,381 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 132,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 131,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 130,898 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 130,875 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2010 129,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 129,551 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 128,823 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 127,041 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 127,041 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 120,920 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 110,952 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 110,952 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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M437 MVU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M437 MVU, 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 M437 MVU registered?

M437 MVU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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