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LEZ 554

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 554
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 96,814 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper arms, more so N/S/Front dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front covers have some cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 96,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyre pressures some 20lbs / sq in

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper arms, more so N/S/Front dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front covers have some cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Some cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 96,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

handbrake high

Pass 24 Sep 2020 96,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake high

Fail 23 Sep 2020 96,697 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake high

Pass 24 Jun 2019 96,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,216 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 94,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,481 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 86,927 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 86,922 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch slave cylinder damp under boddy serface corrosion

Fail 8 May 2008 83,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 83,322 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 82,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 82,234 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

o/s front tyre cut

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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LEZ 554 is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LEZ 554, 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 LEZ 554 registered?

LEZ 554 is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 1995.

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