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M451 VWC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,616 mi
Last recorded73,616 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM451 VWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 73,616 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 69,185 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 66,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 62,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,228 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,862 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,135 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,047 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 48,945 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 48,945 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 46,760 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,616 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 42,451 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,416 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,172 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,219 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,145 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,655 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,647 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,952 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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M451 VWC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M451 VWC, 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 M451 VWC registered?

M451 VWC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M451 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M451 VWC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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