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M533 EHW

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,834 mi
Last recorded84,834 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 EHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2014 84,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,642 miles

front brake imbalance on limit

nearside front tyre perished and close to failure, offside front tyre perished and close to failure, offside rear tyre perished, centre/rear box has slight blowing and close to failure

Fail 15 Apr 2011 72,618 miles

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

front brake imbalance on limit

nearside front tyre perished and close to failure, offside front tyre perished and close to failure, offside rear tyre perished, centre/rear box has slight blowing and close to failure

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,031 miles

steering feels stiff - requires attn/

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,929 miles

tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,147 miles

front and rear discs corroded,require attn

Pass 20 Apr 2007 70,182 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 70,182 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 69,202 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 69,202 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M533 EHW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M533 EHW, 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 M533 EHW registered?

M533 EHW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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