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M421 GGH

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,587 mi
Last recorded160,587 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM421 GGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 160,587 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 157,178 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 154,910 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 152,038 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 148,938 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 146,263 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 143,089 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 138,416 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 132,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 123,632 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,572 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 10 Sep 2015 123,534 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 122,531 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 121,804 miles

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

slight corrossion in both rear outer sills

Fail 19 Jun 2013 121,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

slight corrossion in both rear outer sills

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,591 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 77,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 104,257 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 104,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 96,283 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 96,283 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 82,732 miles

n/s and o/s chassis showing damage

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

roll cage fitted inside vehicle

Fail 2 May 2006 82,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

both chassis rails front to rear have been damaged at present not affecting use

roll bar slightly impairs seatbelt routing

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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M421 GGH is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M421 GGH, 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 M421 GGH registered?

M421 GGH is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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