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M384 GGC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,667 mi
Last recorded162,667 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM384 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 162,667 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 162,665 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 149,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 149,081 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine coolant leak .

Pass 5 Sep 2023 136,334 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 136,331 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 122,410 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 122,410 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 107,229 miles

suspension starting to corrode

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,869 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 96,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 96,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,330 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,923 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot lid high level stop light being used as rear fog light

Pass 14 Dec 2013 78,331 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 73,643 miles

nearside rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 69,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 66,545 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 66,545 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn

slight corosion appearing on rigid brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2008 54,840 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,621 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,774 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 37,774 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M384 GGC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M384 GGC, 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 M384 GGC registered?

M384 GGC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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