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M515 VKX

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,271 mi
Last recorded121,271 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 VKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 121,271 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 121,261 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 117,974 miles

Both front tyres perrished

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 117,961 miles

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

Both front tyres perrished

Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Exhaust haet shield loose [front]

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 113,033 miles

Both front and rear subframes signes of heavey corrosion

Near side front tyre perrished on side wall

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

Off side front tyre perrished on side wall

Fail 9 Mar 2011 113,033 miles

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

Both front and rear subframes signes of heavey corrosion

Near side front tyre perrished on side wall

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

Off side front tyre perrished on side wall

Pass 19 Mar 2010 111,480 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 111,467 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 109,604 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 107,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 107,287 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 103,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 102,160 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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M515 VKX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M515 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

M515 VKX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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