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M204 VME

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,947 mi
Last recorded62,947 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM204 VME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 62,947 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 62,509 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,956 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 61,683 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 61,381 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,035 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,839 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,173 miles

surface corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,856 miles

corrosion to nearside outer sill area's

oil residue engine area

Fail 16 Jun 2017 58,843 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to nearside outer sill area's

oil residue engine area

Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,646 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 58,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,179 miles

Oil leak

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,128 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 58,033 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 57,986 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 56,298 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 54,235 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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M204 VME 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 90%.

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 M204 VME, 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 M204 VME registered?

M204 VME is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M204 VME safe to buy?

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