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M3 LJL

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,020 mi
Last recorded86,020 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LJL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 86,020 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 85,723 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 85,536 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 84,970 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 84,297 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 83,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stone chip in number plate (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 82,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack in front number plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 81,931 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,878 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stone damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on outer wall

Offside Front Tyre cracked on side wall outer

Fail 6 Jun 2016 79,878 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stone damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on outer wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre cracked on side wall outer

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,011 miles

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

long pull to handbrake

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

poor beam image from nearside headlamp

water ingress in nearside headlamp

Fail 5 Jun 2014 76,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

all tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

poor beam image from nearside headlamp

water ingress in nearside headlamp

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,604 miles

all tyres perishing

exhaust rusting

Fail 6 Jun 2013 76,604 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

all tyres perishing

exhaust rusting

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,687 miles

both outer sills corroded & holed

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

long pull to handbrake

nearside dip beam on low limit

Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,687 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer sills corroded & holed

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front brake pads worn

long pull to handbrake

nearside dip beam on low limit

Pass 17 May 2011 73,066 miles

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

front brake discs pitted around edges

offside and nearside outer sills rear corners corroding

Fail 17 May 2011 73,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs pitted around edges

offside and nearside outer sills rear corners corroding

Pass 12 May 2010 71,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,483 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 May 2008 67,832 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 65,790 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 65,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 63,610 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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M3 LJL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M3 LJL, 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 M3 LJL registered?

M3 LJL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 February 1995.

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The MOT history for M3 LJL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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