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M460 STV

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM460 STV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,796 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,777 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing lower edge (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor at centre (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wing lower edge (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,395 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 75,395 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 75,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan near sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan near sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users washer bottle under arch not secure (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 74,743 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)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 70,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion on all underbody

Pass 18 Jul 2014 70,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on all underbody

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,725 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 69,725 miles

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

advise power steering pipes slightly corroded

advise washer bottle insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,178 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 68,022 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 68,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 65,873 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 65,873 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,387 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 65,325 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 63,770 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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M460 STV 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 52.6%.

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 M460 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 M460 STV registered?

M460 STV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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