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M223 HDL

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,770 mi
Last recorded59,770 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 HDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 59,770 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,699 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,652 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 59,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,382 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 59,351 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Pass 10 May 2017 59,162 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 2 Apr 2015 58,362 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 58,362 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

just passed emmissions test

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,906 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

cut in n/s front tyre wall close to limit

n/s rear brake reading lower than o/s

Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,738 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 55,735 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,127 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,826 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,104 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,104 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2007 46,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 40,042 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2005 40,042 miles

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

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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M223 HDL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M223 HDL, 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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M223 HDL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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