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1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,736 mi
Last recorded132,736 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration384 U
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 132,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 132,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 131,594 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 131,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 127,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underseal every part of suspension and pipes unable to clearly view

Pass 2 Jun 2021 126,420 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 126,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 124,765 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 121,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 120,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 120,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 118,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,209 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 112,209 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2013 107,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 107,359 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,691 miles

front & rear disc,s rusty on inner side

windscreen has wiper mark

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 83,638 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 75,262 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

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

Nearside chassis rail damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside chassis rail damaged.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,262 miles

Nearside chassis rail damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside chassis rail damaged.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 75,239 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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384 U is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 384 U, 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 384 U registered?

384 U is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 384 U safe to buy?

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