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M245 ABP

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,616 mi
Last recorded73,616 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM245 ABP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 73,616 miles

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

advanced corrosion to both front shock absorbers tubes

advanced corrosion to rear and front subframe and components and under vehicle

advanced corrosionion to rear brake hoses ferrules

all coil springs heavily surface corroded

all suspension bushes deteriorating

both front discs badly glazed

rear suspension cross brace missing

Fail 3 Oct 2011 73,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Advanced corrosion to both front shock absorber tubes

Advanced corrosion to chassis front and rear

Advanced corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and all components

All suspension bushes deteriorating

Coil springs corroding

Metal brake pipes corroding

Rear brake discs and claipers corroded and evidence of poor contact

Rear suspension cross braces missing

Both front brake discs badly glazed and low effort for model

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,028 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 71,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 66,986 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,705 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 64,705 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 62,166 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 62,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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M245 ABP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M245 ABP, 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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M245 ABP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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