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M503 LPR

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,393 mi
Last recorded151,393 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM503 LPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 151,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 151,391 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 148,052 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 148,048 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 148,041 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 145,069 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe connecting N/S to O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 145,061 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe connecting N/S to O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 145,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Braking system leaking Front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 141,675 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 141,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

washer bottle insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 133,767 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 133,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 128,811 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 122,889 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 122,561 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 115,953 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 115,953 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 106,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 97,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 81,504 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 81,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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M503 LPR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M503 LPR, 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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M503 LPR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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