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M46 CDM

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

256,291 mi
Last recorded256,291 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 256,291 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis rails damaged

nearside front mount deteriorated

offside rear sill starting to corrode

worn offside front door hinge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 256,289 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

chassis rails damaged

nearside front mount deteriorated

offside rear sill starting to corrode

offside rear tyre 3-4mm

worn offside front door hinge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 249,430 miles

all coil springs corroded

damage to chassis rails

exhaust mountings deteriorated

nearside front shocker deteriorated/top mount perished

nearside rear outer sill blistered

offside door hinge worn

rear tyres 2-3mm

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 242,153 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r outer sill blistered

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 242,153 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r outer sill blistered

rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 235,348 miles

both front wheels slightly distorted

chassis rails damaged

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 235,347 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wheels slightly distorted

chassis rails damaged

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 228,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

damage to underside of vehicle

o/s seat belt slightly frayed

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 222,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre 3-4 mm

o/s seat belt slightly frayed

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing

slight damage to underside of vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 216,861 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 216,856 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 210,979 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly rusty and worn

rear brake pads worn

slight rusty ring around the front brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2010 187,820 miles

rear brake brake discs have a slight rust ring

Pass 16 Jan 2009 159,002 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 159,001 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 126,947 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Jan 2007 94,711 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 94,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,696 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 94,696 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M46 CDM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M46 CDM, 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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M46 CDM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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