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M717 OEL

1995 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,101 mi
Last recorded134,101 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM717 OEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 134,101 miles

discs corroded

play in the steering n/s

Fail 12 May 2022 134,101 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

discs corroded

play in the steering n/s

Pass 15 Jan 2021 129,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

play in the n/s track/steering arm

sill corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2021 129,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

play in the n/s track/steering arm

suspension corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 92,193 miles

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

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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M717 OEL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M717 OEL, 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 M717 OEL registered?

M717 OEL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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