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M295 ELC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,534 mi
Last recorded95,534 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM295 ELC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 95,534 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 95,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,462 miles

rear shocks very soft on road test

Fail 9 Jun 2025 87,456 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing (0.1 (d))

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 79,904 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 76,952 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 70,894 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 70,799 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 70,743 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 70,596 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,217 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 68,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,671 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,333 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 67,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,795 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 67,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,570 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 64,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 62,990 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,141 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

near side and off side chassic rails been replaced

off side rear tyre has slight damage on inner side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2005 58,280 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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M295 ELC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M295 ELC, 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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M295 ELC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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