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M61 YVT

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,676 mi
Last recorded122,676 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 YVT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 122,676 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to multiple suspension components on vehicle

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2025 120,569 miles

Lower of the offside and nearside front wheel arch/wing panels corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels/tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 21 May 2025 120,569 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Lower of the offside and nearside front wheel arch/wing panels corroded but not within any prescribed areas

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels/tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,542 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Lower of the offside and nearside front wheel arch/wing panels corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels/tyres ()

Fail 7 Sep 2022 120,538 miles

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

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Lower of the offside and nearside front wheel arch/wing panels corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels/tyres ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 118,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 118,148 miles

Front Both front outer sills corroded away from prescribed areas

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 118,123 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Both front outer sills corroded away from prescribed areas

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 117,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 115,924 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 115,924 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background Both (6.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 114,333 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 112,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 110,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 108,045 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 107,032 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 107,012 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 106,147 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 106,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 100,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 95,528 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 95,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 89,055 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 89,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 80,280 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 71,300 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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M61 YVT is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M61 YVT, 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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M61 YVT is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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