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J33 HXO

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,486 mi
Last recorded118,486 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 HXO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 118,486 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 118,483 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2025 108,255 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 108,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 108,212 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Floor excessively deteriorated Nearside & offside front (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle o/s/f brake reading very low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside perished & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside perished & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 101,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 101,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 101,426 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 101,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 101,196 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 98,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stone chips front screen

Fail 6 Mar 2020 98,936 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 4 Jun 2018 95,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to crossmember and suspension components

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe around area to the offside

front suspension components dust boots perishing

front suspension soft

fuel cap seal perishing

minor oil weepage around engine covers

minor stone chips front screen

Fail 4 Jun 2018 95,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to crossmember and suspension components

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe around area to the offside

front suspension components dust boots perishing

front suspension soft

fuel cap seal perishing

minor oil weepage around engine covers

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,713 miles

Corrosion to centre exhaust

Dampness around nearside steering rack

General corrosion to both front and rear chassis and suspension components

Offside rear droplink dust boot perishing

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Fail 5 Jun 2017 92,713 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Corrosion to centre exhaust

Dampness around nearside steering rack

General corrosion to both front and rear chassis and suspension components

Offside rear droplink dust boot perishing

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Fail 30 Aug 2013 91,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs badly deteriorated

both wiper blades split on ends

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

some damage to front number plate

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs badly deteriorated

both wiper blades split on ends

corrosion starting in offside rear inner bodysill

some damage to front number plate

Pass 24 Jul 2012 85,660 miles

Damage to front number plate.

Corrosion in exhaust tailpipe.

Corrosion on front/rear suspension coil springs.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Slight damage to o/s and n/s chassis.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,781 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 78,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 70,190 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 70,190 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

surface corrosion to suspension components not yet excessive

Pass 8 Jul 2009 69,373 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,394 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 64,504 miles

front brake disc corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2006 59,033 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 59,033 miles

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

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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J33 HXO is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J33 HXO, 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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J33 HXO is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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