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M17 FUN

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,043 mi
Last recorded139,043 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 139,043 miles

Car painted underneath with rust sealant,unable to provide correct assesment

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 139,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Car painted underneath with rust sealant,unable to provide correct assesment

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 139,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cat painted underneath with rust sealant, unable provide correct assesment

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Damaged but does no affect the emitted light (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 132,172 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,629 miles

All tyres perishing and rears low on edges

General underbody corrosion to suspension and brake pipes

Fail 18 Jan 2021 124,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

All tyres perishing and rears low on edges

General underbody corrosion to suspension and brake pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2020 119,022 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Front wing corroded at the base.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are pitted and lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,101 miles

Tyres perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2019 114,101 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyres perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,963 miles

components under car covered in underseal inhibiting inspection

r/h/f inner brake pad damp.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 107,248 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,516 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,162 miles

inner rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 27 Oct 2014 101,160 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2013 99,765 miles

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front jacking point excessively corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 99,763 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front jacking point excessively corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 97,836 miles

Near side inner sill rusted and holed next to front jacking point

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,836 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Near side inner sill rusted and holed next to front jacking point

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,968 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 95,965 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,889 miles

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

near side wiper blade split

under vehicle corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,404 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2009 94,403 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,057 miles

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

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

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

surface damage o/s screen

Fail 16 Oct 2008 92,030 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

surface damage o/s screen

Pass 23 Oct 2007 89,121 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 89,047 miles

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

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

both rear tyres and n/s/f tyre al worn to 2mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm 195/65x15v

front brake pads worn to approx 2mm to 3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2006 85,981 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 85,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 82,180 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. †NAIL IN OSF TYRE TREAD. †FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 4MM IN THICKNESS

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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M17 FUN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 M17 FUN, 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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M17 FUN is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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