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M48 TJA

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,428 mi
Last recorded143,428 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 TJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,428 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 143,276 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 143,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 142,640 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,377 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust heat shields loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper bar not securely fastened.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 141,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 141,157 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification washer missing from retaining bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has an unsafe modification nut missing from bolt replaced with weld (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification washer missing from retaining bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened cam washer missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 140,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear slight binding on brake

Offside Rear Lower outer sill corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 139,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 137,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2015 137,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 136,361 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 136,361 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 153,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 129,410 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 129,410 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 125,350 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 125,350 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M48 TJA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M48 TJA, 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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M48 TJA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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