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M731 UKK

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,130 mi
Last recorded185,130 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM731 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 185,130 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 176,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 164,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2015 173,676 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 159,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 151,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 151,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 147,757 miles

brakes require inspection

chip in screen

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/r brake caliper damp but no visible leaks

oil leak

rear inner sill holed and filled but not within a prescribed area

steering wheel worn

unable to fully asses repairs to outer sills due to coverings being applied

Fail 29 Mar 2012 147,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brakes require inspection

chip in screen

front coil springs corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

oil leak

rear inner sill holed and filled but not within a prescribed area

steering wheel worn

unable to fully asses repairs to outer sills due to coverings being applied

Pass 19 Feb 2011 135,995 miles

rear disc very rusty

rear n/s and o/s outter sills advanced

Pass 24 Feb 2010 127,381 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

catalytic converter heat shild advanced corroion

front number plate cracked

front tyres getting low on inner edges

handbrake travel high

left/right rear sills advanced corrosion

n/s/f caliper damp

Fail 20 Feb 2010 127,122 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

catalytic converter haet shild advanced corrosion

front number plate cracked

front tyres getting low on inner edges

handbrake travel high

left/right rear sills advanced corrosion

n/s/f caliper damp

o/s/r caliper not working on handbrake

Pass 28 Feb 2009 114,530 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front exhaust silencer rusty and flaking

Pass 27 Feb 2008 101,014 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 101,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

BONNET HINGES STIFF

OIL DIP STICK DAMAGED

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 92,692 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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M731 UKK is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M731 UKK, 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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M731 UKK is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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