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M223 XHY

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 XHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 82,427 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 82,397 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 82,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 80,682 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 80,682 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,243 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general rusting to under side and precribed areas

n/s o/s rear suspension bushes deteariorating

o/s rear alloy wheel inner bead slightlty damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2014 78,234 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general rusting to under side and precribed areas

n/s o/s rear suspension bushes deteariorating

o/s rear alloy wheel inner bead slightlty damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,066 miles

wear front disc

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,669 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,787 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 59,845 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,841 miles

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall cracking

nearside outer rear sill has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2009 58,810 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sidewalls on front tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,870 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight brake binding from front wheels

Pass 15 Sep 2007 53,087 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 53,044 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 50,083 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside outer sill starting to corrode

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 XHY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M223 XHY, 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 M223 XHY registered?

M223 XHY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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