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M227 MJD

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,646 mi
Last recorded166,646 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 MJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 166,646 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 158,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 158,832 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 154,672 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 151,510 miles

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

NSR outer sill corroded

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

Rear differential weeping

Fail 17 Dec 2014 151,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear differential has been welded together.

Rear suspension has been modified.

vehicle should fail emissions test but it has been registered incorrectly and mot system will not allow this action.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 144,405 miles

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

front coil springs rusty

front discs rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

offside rear discs rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2013 144,403 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

brake fluid low

front coil springs rusty

front discs rusty

offside front brake pipe rusty

offside rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2012 138,952 miles

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

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

both inner rack knuckles warn

both rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 1 Dec 2011 133,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear arch rusty and weak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 132,933 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear arch rusty and weak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 126,644 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 104,937 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 104,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,656 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 108,375 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 100,447 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 100,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 92,462 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 92,456 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 86,989 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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M227 MJD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M227 MJD, 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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M227 MJD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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