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M520 CVF

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,076 mi
Last recorded94,076 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 CVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 94,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,429 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 72,203 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 65,939 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,841 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 60,826 miles

Emissions not tested due to danger of over heating of engine on extended cat test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,567 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,239 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,554 miles

o/s/r brake hose has a slight twist in it.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,510 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,404 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,251 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 10,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 9,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 9,339 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 8,306 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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M520 CVF is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 3,000cc 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 M520 CVF, 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 M520 CVF registered?

M520 CVF is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 1995.

Is M520 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M520 CVF 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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