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M44 SJD

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,780 mi
Last recorded94,780 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 SJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 93,268 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 93,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,006 miles

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

nearside and offside innrer sills surface rust

Fail 10 Aug 2015 92,005 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside and offside innrer sills surface rust

Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,468 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside sills inner surface rust not resulting in holes

Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,468 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres slight cracking

nearside and offside sills inner surface rust not resulting in holes

Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,852 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,132 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 78,987 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 78,987 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,986 miles

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 29 Jun 2010 79,986 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 74,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight noise from n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,864 miles

N/s and O/s/ rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 71,850 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

N/s and O/s/ rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,702 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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M44 SJD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 M44 SJD, 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 M44 SJD registered?

M44 SJD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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