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M527 LPR

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,991 mi
Last recorded115,991 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM527 LPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 115,991 miles

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2025 108,376 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2025 108,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2024 101,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,122 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,400 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 99,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,372 miles

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

washer bottle loose under bumper.

Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

washer bottle loose under bumper.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Washer bottle mount heavily corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,144 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,562 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,283 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 94,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,728 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,214 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,197 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 89,187 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,366 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 82,518 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2008 79,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,386 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 73,066 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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M527 LPR 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 76%.

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 M527 LPR, 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 M527 LPR registered?

M527 LPR is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is M527 LPR safe to buy?

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