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M455 AAR

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

238,859 mi
Last recorded238,859 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM455 AAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 238,859 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 235,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 231,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 230,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 229,018 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 228,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 224,432 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 224,432 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 220,579 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 215,735 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 211,264 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 211,264 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 199,349 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 190,228 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 178,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 163,468 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 147,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 128,396 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 112,085 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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M455 AAR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M455 AAR, 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 M455 AAR registered?

M455 AAR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M455 AAR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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