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M516 YVF

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,989 mi
Last recorded77,989 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 YVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,989 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 77,579 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,443 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,743 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 104,801 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,251 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,247 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,765 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 72,761 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded, not a prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,892 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 71,889 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,715 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 69,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,464 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,792 miles

Front tyres & NSR tyre VERY cracked in tread area

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,896 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,923 miles

offside outer sill corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside outer sill corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,077 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,637 miles

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2006 57,461 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 54,786 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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M516 YVF is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M516 YVF, 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 M516 YVF registered?

M516 YVF is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 1995.

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