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M474 WBW

1995 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,757 mi
Last recorded130,757 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM474 WBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 130,757 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 130,756 miles

Emissions not tested Catalytic converter missing. (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 120,094 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 120,075 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 116,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 115,029 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 113,738 miles

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

all four suspension coil springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

rear suspension sub-frame is corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 109,008 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wiper blades split

front subframe slightly corroded

rear brake pads appox 50% worn

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 109,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front wiper blades split

front subframe slightly corroded

rear brake pads appox 50% worn

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 105,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 105,367 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 100,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,230 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 95,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front wiper split

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 92,480 miles

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

signs of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2007 89,881 miles

chips in windscreen

signs of corrosion to front and rear suspension components

signs of corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,799 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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M474 WBW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 M474 WBW, 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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M474 WBW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 1995.

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