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M512 LPR

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,581 mi
Last recorded95,581 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM512 LPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,581 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 93,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,124 miles

Nearside front brake binding

Fail 12 Jul 2018 92,065 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake binding

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,526 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 89,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,523 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 86,490 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,687 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,508 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,508 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,603 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,600 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,330 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 60,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M512 LPR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M512 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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What year was M512 LPR registered?

M512 LPR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M512 LPR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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