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M407 RCY

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,841 mi
Last recorded134,841 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM407 RCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 134,841 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 134,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 134,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 134,475 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,233 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 134,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 134,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 133,959 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 133,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 132,897 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 132,897 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 132,069 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 132,069 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,357 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 116,348 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 115,252 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 115,223 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,512 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 114,512 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 113,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 107,583 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 101,600 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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M407 RCY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M407 RCY, 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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M407 RCY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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