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M457 UKO

1995 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,913 mi
Last recorded154,913 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM457 UKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 154,913 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 154,913 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2023 154,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2023 154,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel Foot brake. (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 150,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in mot limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

underside covered in under seal

Fail 4 Nov 2020 150,532 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side only 40kg (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

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

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

underside covered in under seal

Pass 10 Oct 2019 147,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels, sill backing panels inner arches and floors all corroded not yet to fail standard (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 147,894 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 141,875 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

headlamp aim not testable (no dip beams working)

main beam tell tale illuminated on dip and main beam light switch position

sill backing panels, outer sill panels and inner arches corroded/holed but not within prescribed areas for rejection

under tray fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Apr 2017 141,875 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from n/s/r brake hose across axle to o/s/r union (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

headlamp aim not testable (no dip beams working)

main beam tell tale illuminated on dip and main beam light switch position

sill backing panels, outer sill panels and inner arches corroded/holed but not within prescribed areas for rejection

under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 May 2015 139,370 miles

Non-standard wheels fitted.Suspension lowered

Fail 20 May 2015 139,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Non-standard wheels fitted.Suspension lowered

Pass 29 May 2014 130,251 miles

(1) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit. 2mm.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 19 May 2014 129,843 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

(1) Nearside rear brake pads worn close to limit.

(1) Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit. 2mm.

(5) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 125,579 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 123,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 123,143 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 122,619 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 121,339 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 121,318 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 119,272 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 117,286 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 114,162 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 114,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 110,648 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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M457 UKO is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M457 UKO, 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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M457 UKO is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 1995.

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