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M429 NUK

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,778 mi
Last recorded87,778 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 NUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 87,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,760 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 87,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,950 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,129 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,042 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,122 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 78,120 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,811 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,512 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,648 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,054 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,054 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,821 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,818 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 43,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 38,650 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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M429 NUK is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M429 NUK, 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 M429 NUK registered?

M429 NUK is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M429 NUK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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