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M338 SGW

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

116,601 mi
Last recorded116,601 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 SGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 116,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and offside front , slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth around inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded and offside rear wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 13 Apr 2026 116,602 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and offside front , slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth around inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded and offside rear wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Apr 2025 110,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four slightly rusty at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Body panel slightly loose both wins corroded at lower side sill's, offside rear wheel arch also corroding. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 110,405 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both have LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill / floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective inoperative? (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four slightly rusty at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Body panel slightly loose both wins corroded at lower side sill's, offside rear wheel arch also corroding. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch 4 ()

engine MIL lamp inoperative ?

Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 102,336 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 100,235 miles

Central Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,132 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 95,648 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,304 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,819 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 88,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,071 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 86,071 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,990 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 25 Feb 2013 81,888 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f wheel tight to turn

rear brake pads wearing low

unable to test emission exhaust blow

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,639 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,003 miles

slight front brake imbalance,brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,771 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,771 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,756 miles

rear roll bar bushes in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear roll bar bushes in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,616 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 49,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,282 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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M338 SGW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M338 SGW, 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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M338 SGW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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