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H1 PDX

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,426 mi
Last recorded71,426 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 PDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear and corrosion on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear and corrosion on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2026 71,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner bead rim detected (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear and corrosion on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened uneven wear and corrosion on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 71,220 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 70,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 70,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,148 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both o/s n/s inner and outer sills slightly corroded and rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,484 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s n/s outer rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 68,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted repair (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt refit (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose retighten (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s n/s outer rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,164 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill, Not Within 30cm of a Mountain Point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill, Not Within 30cm of a Mountain Point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 67,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill, Not Within 30cm of a Mountain Point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill, Not Within 30cm of a Mountain Point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,592 miles

Nearside Rear slight corrosion outer sill

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,592 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear slight corrosion outer sill

Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,087 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall , not showing canvas at time of test.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 66,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre has cut in sidewall , not showing canvas at time of test.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,228 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 65,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,863 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,095 miles

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

all four shockabsorber shrouds perished

unblock washer jets and adjust as required

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,544 miles

both rear shocks have a misting of oil

chassis damaged

slight play in the offside inner track rod

Pass 19 May 2010 60,717 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge and outer side wall in poor condition 195/50/15

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

Recommend alignment check/adjustment due to tyre wear

Pass 15 May 2009 59,321 miles

both front drop links rubbers split

damage to chassis on both sides

Pass 29 May 2008 58,305 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 56,941 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 56,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,136 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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H1 PDX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H1 PDX, 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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H1 PDX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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