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M288 MHP

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,848 mi
Last recorded140,848 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 MHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 140,848 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 108,024 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 105,302 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 99,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 98,087 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 98,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear anti roll bar buishies startig to pershies

front and rear subframes corroed

stone chip in windscreen and marked

Pass 3 Nov 2006 96,364 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2005 94,588 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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M288 MHP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M288 MHP, 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 M288 MHP registered?

M288 MHP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M288 MHP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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