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M61 PKN

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,492 mi
Last recorded126,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 PKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2016 126,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 118,653 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 118,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2014 117,365 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 117,365 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 11,578 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,578 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 100,023 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 99,655 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn from inner shoulder

Pass 5 Apr 2011 99,655 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre worn from inner shoulder

Pass 2 Apr 2010 97,169 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,186 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 90,186 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,866 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 80,503 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 75,576 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 75,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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M61 PKN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M61 PKN, 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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M61 PKN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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