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M477 AWU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,851 mi
Last recorded16,851 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM477 AWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 16,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 16,808 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 16,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 16,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 16,625 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 16,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 16,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 15,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension leg dust cover split

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension leg dust cover split

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front suspension leg dust cover split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension leg dust cover split

Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,488 miles

small cracks between treads and side walls offside rear tyre

small cracks between treads nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,283 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre slighlty cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 15,283 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking

o/s/f tyre slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre slighlty cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,112 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,911 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 14,911 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,707 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,514 miles

Both lower chassis marked/damaged o/s + n/s

Pass 18 Apr 2009 14,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,019 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 14,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M477 AWU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M477 AWU, 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 M477 AWU registered?

M477 AWU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1995.

Is M477 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M477 AWU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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