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M505 CLC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,059 mi
Last recorded103,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 CLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,059 miles

O/s n/s anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

Fail 7 Jan 2013 103,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

O/s n/s anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2012 96,598 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 96,573 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,155 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 89,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 85,345 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 85,329 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 72,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 66,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,418 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 63,897 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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M505 CLC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M505 CLC, 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 M505 CLC registered?

M505 CLC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 1995.

Is M505 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M505 CLC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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