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M522 APW

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,171 mi
Last recorded57,171 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM522 APW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 57,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 56,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 55,224 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 55,224 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing unable to be tested due to binding brake

Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,652 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 53,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 53,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 52,455 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 51,926 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 51,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,275 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 48,636 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,272 miles

Wiper blades split

Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 42,351 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,539 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,515 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,768 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,686 miles

O/S/R LOWER OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODING BADLY WITHIN 30CM OF THE SEAT BELT MOUNT

Fail 14 Jul 2009 39,649 miles

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

O/S/R LOWER OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODING BADLY WITHIN 30CM OF THE SEAT BELT MOUNT

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,872 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 34,708 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,106 miles

Front brake pads 90% worn

Rear brake pads 98% worn

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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M522 APW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M522 APW, 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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What year was M522 APW registered?

M522 APW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 1995.

Is M522 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M522 APW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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