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M355 BLP

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 BLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 75,027 miles

Coolant leak on engine

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 73,989 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 73,517 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 73,199 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 73,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 72,790 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 72,718 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 69,607 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 69,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 67,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,980 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 62,950 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,226 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 61,332 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,139 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 60,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,713 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 54,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M355 BLP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M355 BLP, 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 M355 BLP registered?

M355 BLP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M355 BLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M355 BLP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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