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M537 XBW

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,685 mi
Last recorded77,685 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM537 XBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,685 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,501 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 20 May 2016 77,234 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wing corroded

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage and repairs to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,696 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 71,789 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 70,767 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 70,758 miles

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

Brake fluid 4% advise change.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 70,156 miles

o/s/f caliper has staining keep check on fluid level. slight leak o/s/r shock absorber. o/s/f shock absorber gaiter split.

Pass 7 May 2010 67,380 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 May 2010 67,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2009 65,754 miles

Battery flat

Offside rear tyre 2.4mm Nearside rear tyre 2.1mm

Pass 14 May 2008 63,186 miles

corrosion to both sills at rear. n/s/r tyre worn more on inside edge, both front tyres worn on edges ( under infaltion).

Fail 9 May 2008 63,185 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion to both sills at rear. n/s/r tyre worn more on inside edge, both front tyres worn on edges ( under infaltion).

Pass 11 May 2007 59,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 57,581 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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M537 XBW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M537 XBW, 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 M537 XBW registered?

M537 XBW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1995.

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