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M405 VWL

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,431 mi
Last recorded108,431 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM405 VWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 108,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 108,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 108,121 miles

Nearside number plate light dim

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

Pass 15 May 2020 107,832 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,451 miles

Nearside number plate light 'dim'

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

Pass 15 May 2018 106,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe started to corrode

Nearside number plate light dim

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,786 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,219 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

number plate lights dim

Pass 12 Apr 2013 104,749 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 104,189 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2011 102,971 miles

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

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,473 miles

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

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

belly pan fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,060 miles

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2008 101,664 miles

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

brake fluid level low

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2007 101,183 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

front number plate cracked

front pads appear low

Pass 25 Apr 2006 100,171 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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M405 VWL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M405 VWL, 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 M405 VWL registered?

M405 VWL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M405 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M405 VWL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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