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M214 GGC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,091 mi
Last recorded118,091 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 118,091 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 118,091 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 116,051 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 116,051 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,430 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 110,043 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 110,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 107,366 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 107,366 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 105,262 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 100,404 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 100,404 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 97,170 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,170 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Feb 2009 94,711 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 91,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 85,620 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,597 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 74,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M214 GGC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M214 GGC, 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 M214 GGC registered?

M214 GGC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M214 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M214 GGC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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