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M231 VME

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,687 mi
Last recorded132,687 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 VME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 132,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 132,342 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 131,576 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 130,102 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 130,037 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nsf tyre cracking REPLACE SOON

Pass 5 May 2009 124,708 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 127,084 miles

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 2 May 2008 124,393 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 118,172 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 118,172 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 110,899 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 110,899 miles

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

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

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

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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M231 VME is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M231 VME, 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 M231 VME registered?

M231 VME is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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