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M185 WCW

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,066 mi
Last recorded103,066 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 WCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 103,066 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside corrosion to inner sill outside prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 102,854 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside corrosion to inner sill outside prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 102,844 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside corrosion to inner sill outside prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 102,726 miles

Offside corrosion to inner sill outside prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 102,723 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside corrosion to inner sill outside prescribed area

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,519 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,271 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 102,224 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 101,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,456 miles

Nearside wiper blade split slightly

very slight fluctuation on n/s front foot brake

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,765 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 100,763 miles

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

N/S FLOOR TO SILL HOLED

Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 100,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 99,480 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,972 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 98,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,262 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,705 miles

Front brakes binding slightly reccomenb service procedures

Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,032 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 81,510 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 78,605 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 78,605 miles

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

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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M185 WCW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M185 WCW, 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 M185 WCW registered?

M185 WCW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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