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D19 LAC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,542 mi
Last recorded101,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD19 LAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 101,542 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 101,542 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 91,334 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 91,334 miles

Front Headlamp missing Pop Up Headlights not working Replaced fuse and all now works correctly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,134 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 91,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked down to plye (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe and suspension components have surface corrosion

rear subframe and suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2022 90,969 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,864 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 90,700 miles

surface corrosion on subframes and suspension components

Fail 2 Apr 2020 90,681 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on subframes and suspension components

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake has low readings

both rear outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,869 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,719 miles

surface corrosion on sills

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,306 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,099 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2012 87,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,950 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,862 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,579 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 87,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 86,966 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 86,966 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 86,562 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 86,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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D19 LAC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 D19 LAC, 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 D19 LAC registered?

D19 LAC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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