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M501 TRC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

110,283 mi
Last recorded110,283 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM501 TRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2015 110,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres close to the limit

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 110,283 miles

both rear tyres close to the limit

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 106,995 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 106,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 97,107 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 97,107 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion at o/s sill to floor

Fail 20 Nov 2012 93,208 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion at o/s sill to floor

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,412 miles

Cracking to side wall of offside front and offside rear tyres

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 79,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Cracking to side wall of offside front and offside rear tyres

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,568 miles

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 65,470 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 65,408 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 59,240 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 59,231 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,241 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 52,241 miles

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

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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M501 TRC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M501 TRC, 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 M501 TRC registered?

M501 TRC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 1995.

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