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M318 XKU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,557 mi
Last recorded53,557 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 XKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 53,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 52,685 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,928 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 51,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,274 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 46,752 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,103 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 40,962 miles

Battery loose in mountings

Both front shock absorber gaitors perished and split

Both front tyres perishing and cracking

Both front tyres worn off edges

Pass 5 May 2016 40,869 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,581 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,639 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 38,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,468 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,983 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,575 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2008 33,792 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 28,630 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 XKU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M318 XKU registered?

M318 XKU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1995.

Is M318 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M318 XKU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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