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M142 NEL

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,029 mi
Last recorded134,029 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 NEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 134,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 131,361 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 131,354 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 131,272 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 131,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,150 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 131,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 130,803 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 130,210 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 130,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 129,422 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 129,381 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads worn +rear brake pads worn

ns and os chassis rails damaged

oil leak

osr floor to sill corroding

osr outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2009 129,333 miles

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

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

ns wiper starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 124,768 miles

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

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

os chassis rail damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2007 115,621 miles

both chassis rails damaged

rear pads on limit

Pass 28 Mar 2006 103,848 miles

both chassis rails damaged

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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M142 NEL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M142 NEL, 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 M142 NEL registered?

M142 NEL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M142 NEL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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