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M238 ROX

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,860 mi
Last recorded48,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 ROX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 48,860 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 48,860 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 48,808 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 48,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 48,767 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 48,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 48,182 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 47,841 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 47,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 45,827 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 45,132 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 44,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,384 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,864 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,939 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,506 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,032 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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M238 ROX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M238 ROX, 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 M238 ROX registered?

M238 ROX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M238 ROX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M238 ROX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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