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M49 NCG

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,161 mi
Last recorded118,161 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM49 NCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 118,161 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Inner and outer seal excessively corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer seal excessively corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S/R seal inadequate welding repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 115,306 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S OUTER SILL & FLOOR PAN (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 108,346 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 108,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,718 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 102,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 100,815 miles

Oil leak

number plate lights dim

Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 98,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 94,719 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 95,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 90,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,425 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 83,121 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 80,652 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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M49 NCG is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M49 NCG, 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 M49 NCG registered?

M49 NCG is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M49 NCG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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