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ENZ 2389

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENZ 2389
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2025 138,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 136,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 135,774 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 134,608 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,457 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 131,231 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 131,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both wings/ sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

emmisions not tested tail pipe missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 129,691 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 129,691 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 127,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 123,283 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 12,379 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shields corroded and insecure

offside rear wheel arch corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2009 118,077 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 118,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,477 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 111,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 106,541 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 99,344 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 90,888 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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ENZ 2389 is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ENZ 2389, 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 ENZ 2389 registered?

ENZ 2389 is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 January 1995.

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