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M657 FUA

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,096 mi
Last recorded170,096 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM657 FUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 170,096 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 155,333 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 137,053 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,658 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

rear pads fitting kit clips incorrectly fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,671 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 134,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 134,085 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 131,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 128,160 miles

n/s chassis damaged and bent

Fail 12 Apr 2011 128,160 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

n/s chassis damaged and bent

Pass 23 Feb 2010 123,499 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 123,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 118,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 132,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 107,567 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 107,567 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 107,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 101,659 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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M657 FUA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M657 FUA, 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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M657 FUA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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