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M499 CCA

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

166,796 mi
Last recorded166,796 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 CCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 166,796 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 166,744 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 166,457 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 161,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 160,992 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 160,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 160,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 158,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 154,130 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 154,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 150,294 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 150,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 146,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 146,527 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 141,601 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak From engine ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 141,489 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak From engine ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 137,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 137,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 133,834 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre wall damaged, no cords exposed

offside handbrake reading low, overall figure met

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside park brake effort lower than nearside.

slight bind offside front brake.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,309 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 125,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 125,301 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 125,254 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 119,454 miles

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

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 22 May 2007 107,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 105,246 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 100,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M499 CCA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M499 CCA, 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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M499 CCA is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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