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M520 DAF

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,304 mi
Last recorded176,304 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 DAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 176,304 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 1 Mar 2016 174,386 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 165,591 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 16 Aug 2013 160,229 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 160,164 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all ball jount covers poor condition

front and rear coil springs rusty

front anti roll bar links bushs poor condition

rear anti roll bar links bushs poor condition

Pass 26 May 2012 156,528 miles

weakness to rear end of offside outer sill

Pass 20 Oct 2011 151,724 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 151,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 147,944 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 143,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 143,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 134,608 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 124,826 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 116,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 111,465 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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M520 DAF is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M520 DAF, 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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M520 DAF is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 1995.

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