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M661 FWV

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,266 mi
Last recorded80,266 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM661 FWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,266 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,965 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 79,849 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,849 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 78,939 miles

corrosion to both sills at rear

Fail 24 May 2013 78,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to both sills at rear

Pass 10 May 2012 70,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 76,356 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,483 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,916 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front registration damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,603 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2005 45,176 miles

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

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

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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M661 FWV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M661 FWV, 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 M661 FWV registered?

M661 FWV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M661 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M661 FWV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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