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M43 COY

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

38,202 mi
Last recorded38,202 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 COY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 38,202 miles

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

various rust and corrosion to underside of vehicle

windscreen washer pipe split but provides water to screen

Pass 24 Jul 2025 36,696 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 34,001 miles

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

Surface corrosion to most steering and suspension components

Fail 15 Jul 2024 33,982 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to most steering and suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2023 30,993 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear and nearside rear roll bar link arm bushes split/ perished

Pass 9 Nov 2020 30,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,467 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 28,956 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill

Pass 29 Oct 2015 28,298 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,691 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 24,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 22,432 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,147 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 202,103 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 20,102 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,072 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,272 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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M43 COY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M43 COY, 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 M43 COY registered?

M43 COY is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M43 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M43 COY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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