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M309 NAB

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,097 mi
Last recorded48,097 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 NAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 48,097 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion on all components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 47,780 miles

General underside corrosion on suspension, brake & body components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 47,097 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 47,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 46,416 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,640 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,126 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 42,125 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 41,432 miles

nearside rear parking brake requirements only just met, brake might need service or repair.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,415 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,474 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 37,474 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 37,445 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,154 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,465 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,847 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,018 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 31,726 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 31,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,402 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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M309 NAB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M309 NAB, 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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M309 NAB is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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