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M458 STV

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,504 mi
Last recorded41,504 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM458 STV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2024 41,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing / sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill / local jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing / sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front subframe heavy corrosion

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

Rear subframe heavy corrosion

VERY general corrosion to underside of vehicle and MAJOR components

Pass 25 Aug 2023 41,472 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,094 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

general corroision under side of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2021 39,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,428 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,223 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 39,223 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,058 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,011 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 38,801 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 38,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front Registration plate damaged but still readable

Pass 28 May 2015 38,321 miles

front Registration plate damaged but still readable

Pass 12 May 2014 37,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 37,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 36,244 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 36,244 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 35,140 miles

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded.

Pass 25 May 2010 33,513 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 32,629 miles

Offside and nearside outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 12 May 2008 31,314 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 30,012 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,431 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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M458 STV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M458 STV, 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 M458 STV registered?

M458 STV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M458 STV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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