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M296 MHO

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,373 mi
Last recorded190,373 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 MHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 190,373 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 189,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 188,461 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 188,449 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 170,816 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 170,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 152,411 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 128,064 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 128,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 106,024 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 105,960 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 105,803 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 102,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 98,717 miles

Exhaust downpipe and cat shields rusty

N/s park brake performance low

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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M296 MHO is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M296 MHO, 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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M296 MHO is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 1995.

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