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M346 YWR

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,656 mi
Last recorded46,656 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM346 YWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 46,656 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 46,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 45,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes / ferrules/brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components corroded complete suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 45,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes / ferrules/brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underbody suspension components corroded complete suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 44,982 miles

all underbody has surface corrosion

all underbody suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2024 44,976 miles

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

all underbody has surface corrosion

all underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,185 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 44,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 42,865 miles

Nearside Front outer wing corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 42,817 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front outer wing started to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 42,311 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,921 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 39,517 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 39,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 38,256 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 May 2017 38,256 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sill areas (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,051 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

both rear outer sills started to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,359 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,166 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 35,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 35,314 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,689 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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M346 YWR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M346 YWR, 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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M346 YWR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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