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N351 PVL

1995 Mazda MX5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,800 mi
Last recorded31,800 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 PVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,800 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 31,796 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,512 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill very corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill very corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,045 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 29,211 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 29,211 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2016 28,694 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 301,142 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened poor condition (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened poor condition (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened poor condition (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2016 301,142 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small hole in exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken springs in poor condition (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken near side and offside springs broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken near side and offside springs broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened poor condition (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened poor condition (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened poor condition (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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N351 PVL is a 1995 Mazda MX5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N351 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N351 PVL registered?

N351 PVL is a 1995 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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