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M530 TAB

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,336 mi
Last recorded123,336 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM530 TAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 123,336 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower CORRODED AT REAR OF NEARSIDE BODY SILL .

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC CORRODED . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer SEVERAL CHUNKS OUT OF OUTER WALL OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 19 Mar 2020 123,326 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING OR BROKEN . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower CORRODED AT REAR OF NEARSIDE BODY SILL .

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISC CORRODED . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer SEVERAL CHUNKS OUT OF OUTER WALL OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,307 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle,suspension,steering ,exhaust and braking conponents

o/s front disc is corroded

underside of vehicle is cover in wax oil protection ,covering testable conponents

Pass 19 Feb 2018 118,511 miles

underside of vehicle & components corroded not excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,502 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside and steering and suspension components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 118,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

surface corrosion to underside and steering and suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,484 miles

Nearside MAIN BEAM IMAGE DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

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

Rear BRAKES BIND SLIGHTLY

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

UNDERFRAME AND COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRODED

Fail 15 Apr 2016 118,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged BADLY PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt PERISHED/SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged BADLY PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged BADLY PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt PERISHED/SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged BADLY PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working ALSO INSECURE (1.3.2b)

Nearside MAIN BEAM IMAGE DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

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

Offside Rear TYRE PRESSURE LOW

Rear BRAKES BIND SLIGHTLY

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

UNDERFRAME AND COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2014 114,956 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 114,956 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 109,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,171 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,745 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 104,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 99,687 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside & nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,687 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 89,130 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 77,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,968 miles

both front tyres signs of perishing.rear bumper damage.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,985 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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M530 TAB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M530 TAB, 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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M530 TAB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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