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M242 GFG

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,323 mi
Last recorded45,323 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 GFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,323 miles

corrosion on brake pipes/ suspension arms/ general underbody condition poor.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 45,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,523 miles

underside of vehicle heavilly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 43,523 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

underside of vehicle heavilly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,892 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,594 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front + rear discs starting to corrode

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 36,357 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,927 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes

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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M242 GFG is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M242 GFG, 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 M242 GFG registered?

M242 GFG is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 1995.

Is M242 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 GFG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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