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M68 YRE

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,289 mi
Last recorded77,289 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 YRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to both front and rear sub-frames/suspension units

Fail 6 Jan 2020 77,289 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front both sides pink light instead of white (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to both front and rear sub-frames/suspension units

Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,370 miles

clutch fluid low

corrosion to rear subframe/suspension

Fail 18 Dec 2018 67,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair pop riveted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

clutch fluid low

corrosion to rear subframe/suspension

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,230 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 61,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 59,495 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front trye age related cracks

Fail 22 Jul 2014 58,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 54,905 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 54,905 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,733 miles

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

Welding repairs to vehicle ok day of test

Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Welding repairs to vehicle ok day of test

Fail 20 Oct 2010 50,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns and o/s outer sills corrosion starting

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,365 miles

ns and o/s outer sills corrosion starting

Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,762 miles

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

both front door shut panels slight corosion

Fail 16 Oct 2008 44,751 miles

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

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

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

both front door shut panels slight corosion

Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 32,262 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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M68 YRE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 M68 YRE, 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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M68 YRE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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