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M4 VMT

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

57,233 mi
Last recorded57,233 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 VMT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 57,233 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 57,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door sill/ rear wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle showing advanced signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 57,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

vehicle showing advanced signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2018 57,206 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 57,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,187 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 57,187 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 54,613 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 54,613 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,975 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,796 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre exhaust heavily corroded / patched

whole vehicle underside heavily corroded - body / suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,864 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 49,864 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 May 2009 49,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,116 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 48,116 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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M4 VMT is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M4 VMT, 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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M4 VMT is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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