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M288 URD

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

193,756 mi
Last recorded193,756 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 URD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 193,756 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 193,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 193,723 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 192,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 190,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 186,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 177,889 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 177,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 157,034 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 157,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear Outer rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2018 156,371 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 155,400 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 155,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 150,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 147,763 miles

both fronts top and bottom ball joints boots perished

Pass 21 Jun 2014 142,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 133,793 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 May 2013 133,325 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 132,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 126,672 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 126,672 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 115,000 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wear

nearside front calipa oily

Fail 22 Jun 2010 115,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front and offside rear tyres wear

nearside front calipa oily

rear discs pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,058 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 105,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,504 miles

front and rear pads not bedded to disc faces but not effecting performance

Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,852 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M288 URD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M288 URD, 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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M288 URD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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