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A838 CJB

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

114,710 mi
Last recorded114,710 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA838 CJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 114,710 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 114,706 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 113,852 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Mar 2023 113,279 miles

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

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 11 Mar 2022 112,100 miles

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

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,326 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,628 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floors (subframe mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of car undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,872 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,345 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 104,345 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to floor no weld (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,809 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 97,342 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 97,342 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Repair not satisfactory (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch section (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 97,304 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

General corrosion to the majority of the underside of the vehicle including floors/ chassis rails/ subframes and suspension components

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 90,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 90,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 84,834 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle underbody showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 13 May 2013 84,822 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle underbody showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 15 May 2012 79,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 77,226 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 77,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,293 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 74,293 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 71,814 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 69,231 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 59,903 miles

Advisory items as listed on previous VT32 still apply

Fail 18 May 2007 59,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front number plate has slight deteriation

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 56,595 miles

Both number plates slightly deteriorated.

Surface corrosion to O/S/R outer sill.

Pass 5 May 2005 52,306 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 52,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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A838 CJB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 A838 CJB, 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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A838 CJB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1995.

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