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M510 RBU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,740 mi
Last recorded58,740 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM510 RBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 58,740 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 54,465 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NSR/OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 50,200 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 49,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front and both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 2 Feb 2018 49,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front and both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,742 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 49,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,455 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

slight blow centre exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,288 miles

front part of the exhaust is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,034 miles

slight binde on n/s rear brake

Fail 12 Apr 2010 45,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,643 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 43,821 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

o/s/f tyre n/s/f & n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,117 miles

front and rear brake discs have surface rust

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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M510 RBU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M510 RBU, 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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M510 RBU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1995.

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