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M679 VRC

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

236,244 mi
Last recorded236,244 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 VRC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 236,244 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

X2 Front Tyres worn badly on inner edges

centre stop light disconnected

Fail 31 Dec 2013 235,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

X2 Front Tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 214,642 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 214,642 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 201,123 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 201,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 187,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 180,292 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 180,292 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 173,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 173,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 139,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,419 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 100,419 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 71,092 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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M679 VRC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M679 VRC, 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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M679 VRC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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