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E4 VVS

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,500 mi
Last recorded79,500 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 VVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 77,075 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 74,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,020 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,795 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 66,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,613 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 65,590 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake discs corroded over

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 13 May 2011 65,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,434 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 63,434 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,911 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 50,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 44,146 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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E4 VVS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 E4 VVS, 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 E4 VVS registered?

E4 VVS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 1995.

Is E4 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 VVS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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