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A2 GXM

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,056 mi
Last recorded58,056 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 58,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 57,293 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 56,577 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 56,456 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 55,972 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 55,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 55,290 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,440 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 53,359 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 53,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,147 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 152,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 Oct 2016 52,825 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,581 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 52,581 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,571 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,522 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,476 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 50,612 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,931 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 47,407 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 47,082 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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A2 GXM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc 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 A2 GXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 GXM registered?

A2 GXM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 1995.

Is A2 GXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 GXM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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