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M686 GRT

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,273 mi
Last recorded70,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 GRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 70,273 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 70,048 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 70,000 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 70,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,806 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,060 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,728 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,179 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 58,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,298 miles

CRACK IN ZONE B UNDER 40mm.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,668 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 51,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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M686 GRT is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M686 GRT, 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 M686 GRT registered?

M686 GRT is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for M686 GRT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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