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M454 VWC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,642 mi
Last recorded118,642 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 VWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,642 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 118,642 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,869 miles

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,836 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 23 Sep 2020 117,831 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2019 117,189 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,364 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 111,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,167 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 90,244 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,997 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 86,992 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 84,108 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,222 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 74,983 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 74,983 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front 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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M454 VWC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M454 VWC, 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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M454 VWC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 1995.

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