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M25 RDB

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,567 mi
Last recorded154,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 RDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 154,567 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Dec 2023 154,122 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 153,816 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 153,284 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 152,879 miles

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

sills corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 151,088 miles

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

sills corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2018 147,688 miles

sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 146,196 miles

hole in nearside rear sill

Pass 12 Apr 2016 145,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no reserve (4.1.E.1)

hole in nearside rear sill

nearside front tyre cracking on wall

Fail 12 Apr 2016 145,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no reserve (4.1.E.1)

hole in nearside rear sill

nearside front tyre cracking on wall

Pass 25 Mar 2015 144,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres cracked on walls

noise from front of engine

Fail 25 Mar 2015

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres cracked on walls

noise from front of engine

Pass 2 Apr 2014 143,929 miles

both front tyres cracking on walls

nearside rear sill getting rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2014 143,929 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on walls

nearside rear sill getting rusty

Pass 2 May 2012 143,345 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)

both front tyres cracking on walls

Pass 24 May 2011 142,548 miles

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

both lower outter sills getting rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 May 2011 142,548 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both lower outter sills getting rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Dec 2008 142,127 miles

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

offside rear brake may need attention

Pass 5 Nov 2007 138,620 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 134,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 134,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 133,557 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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M25 RDB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M25 RDB, 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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M25 RDB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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