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M453 DLP

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 DLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 81,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 80,406 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 78,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersealed] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 78,996 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [undersealed] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 77,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 76,787 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,877 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,670 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,073 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,078 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,020 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,729 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,380 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,858 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 61,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,102 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 60,081 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,696 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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M453 DLP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc 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 M453 DLP, 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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M453 DLP is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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