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M133 MUL

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,235 mi
Last recorded130,235 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM133 MUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 130,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,103 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 127,103 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 109,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,075 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 101,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,803 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,866 miles

o/s sill corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 88,820 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,668 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,491 miles

Minor corrosion on offside outer sill at rear of vehicle

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,393 miles

Exhaust heatshields corroding

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Fail 14 Apr 2011 80,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust heatshields corroding

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,627 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,932 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 75,415 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 73,482 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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M133 MUL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M133 MUL, 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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M133 MUL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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