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M320 MPH

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM320 MPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 103,127 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion on Floor pan/ Inner Sill

Offside Front Inner Sill/ Floorpan corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Arches are corroded

Fail 27 May 2025 103,127 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both Too Dim To Test (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge Large Area of Cords Showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Corrosion on Floor pan/ Inner Sill

Offside Front Inner Sill/ Floorpan corrosion

Rear Arches are corroded

Topped Up Oil Pre Test

Pass 20 May 2024 100,436 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of sill and floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 100,436 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake caliper leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corrosion at rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected caliper leaking brake fluid (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/ floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of sill and floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,937 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 95,937 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 93,452 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,084 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 89,082 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,971 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 86,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,334 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 80,334 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 75,090 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 75,080 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,570 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 67,570 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,487 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 64,487 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,806 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 56,806 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,852 miles

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

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

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,394 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 55,388 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,906 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,818 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,941 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,086 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 50,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,793 miles

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

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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M320 MPH is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M320 MPH, 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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M320 MPH is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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