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M398 BHG

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

152,721 mi
Last recorded152,721 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 BHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 152,721 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 52,695 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))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working all of them (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 151,325 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut towers, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension componants corroded but not excessive

Fail 8 Aug 2019 151,325 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension strut towers, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension componants corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 Oct 2017 147,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on flange at rear of cat flange may have been damaged by impact (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy borderline (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded both sides (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear chassis rails corroded and damaged from grounding (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 147,599 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on flange at rear of cat flange may have been damaged by impact (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy borderline (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear chassis rails corroded and damaged from grounding (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,131 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 144,431 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 140,794 miles

Centre chassis has damage

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2014 140,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre chassis has damage

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 137,632 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 137,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 130,128 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 130,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 122,286 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2011 122,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2010 115,543 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 18 Jan 2010 115,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,336 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 107,266 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 107,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 108,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 105,115 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 105,115 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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M398 BHG is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 M398 BHG, 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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M398 BHG is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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