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ELZ 8996

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,846 mi
Last recorded129,846 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 8996
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 129,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 128,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine/Gearbox Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 128,015 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 126,970 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 125,932 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 125,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 125,066 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 124,550 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 124,233 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 123,307 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking with age

Fail 26 Jan 2009 123,307 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

o/s/r tyre cracking with age

Pass 5 Feb 2008 121,345 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 119,179 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT CHASSIS LEGS. †SCREEN DAMAGED. †TREAD ON TYRES LOW. †

Pass 31 Jan 2006 115,811 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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ELZ 8996 is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ELZ 8996, 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 ELZ 8996 registered?

ELZ 8996 is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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