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A7 SBC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,971 mi
Last recorded56,971 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 SBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 56,971 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 56,305 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 55,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 55,129 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,682 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 54,431 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,033 miles

Offside Front corroded not prescribed ares

Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,990 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 52,097 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 51,236 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 50,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 49,878 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 49,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,302 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,707 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 47,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 47,366 miles

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

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

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

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

minor damage to offside front tyre, outer sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,246 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes front to rear.

slight blow to centre exhaust pipe,pasted.

travel to parking brake,advise adjustment.

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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A7 SBC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A7 SBC, 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 A7 SBC registered?

A7 SBC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is A7 SBC safe to buy?

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