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M703 ELB

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,703 mi
Last recorded95,703 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM703 ELB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 95,700 miles

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

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

offside rear outer sill thin with corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 154,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 152,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 144,009 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 140,944 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 140,768 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 135,632 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 129,903 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 124,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 124,291 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 116,350 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 109,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006

oil leak

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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M703 ELB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M703 ELB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M703 ELB registered?

M703 ELB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M703 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M703 ELB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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