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M242 LPR

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,020 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,078 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 85,213 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2008 85,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 75,911 miles

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

parking brake travel high.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,902 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 65,757 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs in very poor condition.

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 LPR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M242 LPR registered?

M242 LPR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M242 LPR safe to buy?

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