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M231 VRB

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

203,394 mi
Last recorded203,394 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 VRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 203,394 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 203,279 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 203,153 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill as chalked (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail as chalked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill as chalked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor to sill as chalked (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch to floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 201,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres cracking in the tread

Pass 7 May 2013 19,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 196,641 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 190,469 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 190,469 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 184,523 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 175,351 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 164,368 miles

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

hi level brake light not working

n/s/r caliper surface oil

Pass 10 Apr 2008 153,572 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 153,572 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 142,486 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 142,486 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 132,419 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 132,419 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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M231 VRB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 M231 VRB, 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 VRB registered?

M231 VRB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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