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J7 PHE

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,931 mi
Last recorded176,931 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 PHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 176,931 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 176,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 171,956 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 152,862 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 134,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 119,854 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 107,299 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 106,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J7 PHE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J7 PHE, 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 J7 PHE registered?

J7 PHE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is J7 PHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 PHE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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