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M637 SSS

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,671 mi
Last recorded92,671 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM637 SSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 92,671 miles

Chassis rails corroded and undersealed

Front and rear brake pads worn

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fuel tank corroded and slightly damp around drain plug, no leaks

Gearbox damp with oil

Inner and outer sills corroded and undersealed

Nearside front tyre worn low

Nearside rear tyre worn on limit and cut in tread

Offside brake slight bind

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear anti roll bar linkage incorrectly fitted

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear foot brake slight imbalance

Under tray fitted

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Wheel arches corroded

Wipers smeary

Fail 31 Aug 2018 92,655 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Chassis rails corroded and undersealed

Front and rear brake pads worn

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fuel tank corroded and slightly damp around drain plug, no leaks

Gearbox damp with oil

Inner and outer sills corroded and undersealed

Nearside front tyre worn low

Nearside rear tyre worn on limit and cut in tread

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear anti roll bar linkage incorrectly fitted

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear foot brake slight imbalance

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Undertray fitted

Wheel arches corroded

Wipers smeary

Pass 30 May 2017 86,661 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 86,661 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 84,250 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

wiper blades poor

Fail 12 May 2016 84,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills

wiper blades poor

Pass 2 May 2015 74,993 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 74,707 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,558 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle heaverly undersilled

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,014 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advanced rust to underside and to all perscribed areas

front and rear suspension bushes perished

underside heavly plated and covered in underseal

Pass 9 May 2012 67,542 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,539 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 66,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 65,638 miles

Advanced corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

Advanced corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Heavy surface corrosion to front suspension conponents

Heavy surface corrosion to offside front chassis/inner wing

Heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded and evidence of body filler.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 64,039 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 64,039 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 64,026 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

general under body corrosion set in .

Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,028 miles

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear slight brake bind

Fail 3 Apr 2008 60,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front brake slight bind

offside rear slight brake bind

Pass 11 May 2007 56,856 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,627 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 53,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak

surface corrosion throughout car

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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M637 SSS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M637 SSS, 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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M637 SSS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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