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M257 TBU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,691 mi
Last recorded87,691 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 TBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 87,691 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 87,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed cat leaking excessivly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inneer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / lower wing holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 80,432 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 80,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,185 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 80,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill rotten within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between the front pipe and catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front pipe and catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,856 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,574 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 77,525 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed and corroded under drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor holed and corroded along length of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear o/s joining block - pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint with front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear of o/s outer sill - corrosion and splitting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

age related corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,147 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre is badly cracking on the outer side wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 66,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall could lead to sudden deflation (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust leaking gasses from front joint

offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2014 62,437 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 62,436 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre side wall cracked & deteriorated

Offside front tyre side wall cracked & deteriorated

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 62,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 25 May 2010 58,048 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,627 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,391 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2008 52,375 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 49,977 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 49,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,175 miles

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)

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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M257 TBU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M257 TBU, 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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M257 TBU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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