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M688 MYE

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

146,932 mi
Last recorded146,932 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 MYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 146,932 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 146,926 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 140,000 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,445 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 137,445 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,774 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel tub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 129,381 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 129,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 127,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front upper and lower, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 13 Jul 2016 126,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Fail 11 Jul 2016 126,711 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/chassis rusted through (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2015 125,254 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear tyre perished

Repair patches covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2015 125,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat in n/s seat

o/s rear tyre tread area perished around full c ircumference of tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 120,707 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 120,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 116,900 miles

Repair patch covered in underseal.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 116,822 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,908 miles

advise offside rear over sill corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 113,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise offside rear over sill corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 113,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 99,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

oil leak

slight run-out offside front service brake

Fail 15 Jun 2011 99,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

slight run-out offside front service brake

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,645 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored & worn

Fail 22 Jun 2010 91,638 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored & worn

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,335 miles

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

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

corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 56,537 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,537 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake pads low

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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M688 MYE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 M688 MYE, 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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M688 MYE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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