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M360 CDM

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,942 mi
Last recorded122,942 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM360 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 122,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jul 2025 122,941 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2020 122,923 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 122,923 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cap seal heavily perished and split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 122,861 miles

All shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated

Front and rear brake discs have surface rust due to lack of use.

Fail 3 Jul 2019 122,861 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

All shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated

Front and rear brake discs have surface rust due to lack of use.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,854 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 122,854 miles

Brake hose excessively twisted Lock check, Brake hose touches side wall. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 122,711 miles

Oil leak from transmission

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 122,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake discs heavily corroded

Oil leak from transmission

Pass 25 Apr 2015 122,678 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 122,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 122,537 miles

All 4 shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 122,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

All 4 shock absorber rubber gaiters deteriorated.

Both rear shock absorbers appear to be weak.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,890 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,898 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,185 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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M360 CDM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M360 CDM, 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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M360 CDM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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