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M141 ARE

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,381 mi
Last recorded60,381 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM141 ARE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 59,545 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 58,574 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 56,783 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,957 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 55,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,590 miles

slight undulation n/s/r tyre outer side wall, possibly starting to bulge

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,453 miles

slight bind o/s/f wheel but not detected during roller brake test

Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,049 miles

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,447 miles

o/s/f pads appear approx 70% worn and lower than n/s/f

Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,419 miles

all shocker absorber dust covers split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,457 miles

all 4 shocker absorber dust covers split

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,792 miles

both front shocker dust covers deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,678 miles

n/s/r trye showing cracks in side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,934 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,051 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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M141 ARE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M141 ARE, 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 M141 ARE registered?

M141 ARE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 1995.

Is M141 ARE safe to buy?

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