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M2 ABT

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,572 mi
Last recorded51,572 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 ABT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 51,572 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch were it meets outer sill just starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 50,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes covered heavily in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,198 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexibles (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 50,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexibles (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 49,719 miles

Advise battery security in boot

Advise both rear inner wheel arches to sills corroded

Advise both rear outer sills corroded

Advise foot brake may need bleeding

Advise offside rear coil spring corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 49,719 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Advise battery security in boot

Advise both rear inner wheel arches to sills corroded

Advise both rear outer sills corroded

Advise foot brake may need bleeding

Advise offside rear coil spring corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 49,125 miles

Advise front brake pads.

Advise both rear tyres starting to perish between tred.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 48,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 48,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,754 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 47,650 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,650 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,284 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 45,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,064 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 42,599 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 41,385 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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M2 ABT is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M2 ABT, 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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M2 ABT is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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