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M318 RAX

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,228 mi
Last recorded80,228 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 RAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 80,228 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 79,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,893 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 78,458 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 77,993 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 77,615 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 76,945 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 76,397 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,092 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper binding slightly..

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated Worn On Outer Edge

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Working Surfaces

Fail 31 Jul 2015 74,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Deteriorated Worn On Outer Edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake Discs Corroded On Working Surfaces

Pass 21 May 2014 66,510 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under side corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 66,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

various under body corrosion

Pass 30 May 2013 63,834 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 63,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 60,578 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 60,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,599 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 53,599 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,439 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,259 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,968 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,310 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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M318 RAX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M318 RAX, 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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What year was M318 RAX registered?

M318 RAX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 1995.

Is M318 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M318 RAX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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