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M257 CDM

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,635 mi
Last recorded110,635 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,635 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 109,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 109,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd beam image! (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body and sill section corroded to excess! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ihd beam image! (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body and sill section corroded to excess! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split! (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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M257 CDM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M257 CDM, 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 M257 CDM registered?

M257 CDM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1995.

Is M257 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M257 CDM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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