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M29 XOU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

219,099 mi
Last recorded219,099 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 XOU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 219,099 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front suspension arms corroded

all rear suspension arms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 212,439 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 212,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has slight corrosion both rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 207,869 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 201,098 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 201,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 197,861 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 192,929 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 192,929 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 192,660 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 192,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2006 189,027 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 189,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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M29 XOU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M29 XOU, 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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M29 XOU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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