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M515 HNS

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

97,900 mi
Last recorded97,900 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 HNS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,900 miles

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

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

nsr + osr number plate lenses missing,still illuminating the plate whilst showing no direct white light to the rear.

osr brake binding very slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2013 97,814 miles

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

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

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

nsr + osr number plate lenses missing,still illuminating the plate whilst showing no direct white light to the rear.

osr brake binding very slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2013 97,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

vehicle undersealed cant fully inspect

Pass 2 Feb 2012 93,367 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 93,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 85,520 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 79,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 77,629 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 77,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,664 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 76,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2007 75,963 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brack pipes coated

front plate dameged

frunt and rear anti roll droplincks perished

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,238 miles

advise slight kick on front brake discs

Fail 25 Apr 2006 67,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

advise slight kick on front brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,238 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 66,714 miles

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

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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M515 HNS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 M515 HNS, 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 M515 HNS registered?

M515 HNS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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