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M540 TRC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,570 mi
Last recorded115,570 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 TRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,570 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded and/or coated in grease

Chassis rails damaged slightly

Exhaust system corroded

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

Sill covers/ side skirts fitted

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,593 miles

Chassis rails slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main center, on sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sill covers fitted

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 113,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Chassis rails slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main center, on sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Sill covers fitted

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 111,346 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 111,346 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 108,724 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 107,740 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 107,739 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety calyper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,354 miles

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrotion

Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,294 miles

slight corrotion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2016 104,300 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 100,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 100,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,481 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 95,481 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,827 miles

O/S/R Under car sill area coroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,827 miles

O/S/R Under car sill area coroded.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,502 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 78,436 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,603 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 75,590 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)

suggest doing nearside as well when the offside sill is repaired

Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,871 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,072 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 62,504 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,967 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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M540 TRC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M540 TRC, 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 M540 TRC registered?

M540 TRC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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