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M488 EGN

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 EGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 103,670 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,496 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,275 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,201 miles

near side rear parking brake lower efficiency

Pass 26 Jul 2011 100,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 99,953 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,021 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 98,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 98,022 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 97,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 94,649 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 91,284 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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M488 EGN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M488 EGN, 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 M488 EGN registered?

M488 EGN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M488 EGN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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