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M220 CBV

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,293 mi
Last recorded134,293 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM220 CBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,293 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 134,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,711 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 129,072 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 129,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,738 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 124,966 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 122,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 118,046 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 114,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 114,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 109,487 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracking on side walls

Fail 27 Apr 2009 109,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all 4 tyres slightly cracking on side walls

Pass 12 May 2006 108,906 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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M220 CBV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M220 CBV, 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 M220 CBV registered?

M220 CBV is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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