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A14 YYS

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,388 mi
Last recorded157,388 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 YYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 157,388 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 157,202 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 157,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 156,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,698 miles

Nearside door mirror

Pass 12 Mar 2021 156,546 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 156,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 155,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 154,022 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 154,021 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear suspension has slight surface corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2016 154,016 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

rear suspension has slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2015 159,944 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn at inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 151,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 150,609 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 149,534 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 149,434 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 147,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 146,867 miles

outter sills corroding

Fail 15 Oct 2010 146,772 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 144,984 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 143,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 141,631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 138,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 138,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 133,818 miles

both outer sills corroded

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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A14 YYS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A14 YYS, 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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A14 YYS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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