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M638 URD

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,524 mi
Last recorded168,524 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 URD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 168,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 161,648 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 158,412 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 158,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 158,284 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 158,224 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 157,987 miles

Both rear outer sills feel slightly weak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 157,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 156,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 156,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 155,509 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 155,509 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 149,569 miles

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

both front tyres poor condition outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre poor condition outer sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2013 147,628 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 147,628 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 143,083 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 139,007 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 139,007 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 132,313 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 127,646 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 127,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 118,376 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 116,808 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 107,276 miles

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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M638 URD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M638 URD, 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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M638 URD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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