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M340 GVL

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,611 mi
Last recorded52,611 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM340 GVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 52,611 miles

All suspension arms corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

VERY CORRODED

rear tryes cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,060 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,025 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,641 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,573 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,995 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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M340 GVL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M340 GVL, 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 M340 GVL registered?

M340 GVL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1995.

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