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M449 MVU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,807 mi
Last recorded62,807 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM449 MVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 62,807 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,881 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front & rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 57,854 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rev counter not working

screen wash bottle tray corroded and insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2015 55,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,510 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,832 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 52,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,576 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,148 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 52,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 50,259 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,786 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 48,398 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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M449 MVU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M449 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M449 MVU registered?

M449 MVU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M449 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M449 MVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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