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M688 YWL

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,070 mi
Last recorded49,070 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 YWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 49,070 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 48,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 48,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,073 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,876 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 45,392 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,164 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 42,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,066 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,378 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,340 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,941 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 35,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,576 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 34,576 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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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M688 YWL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M688 YWL, 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 M688 YWL registered?

M688 YWL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M688 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M688 YWL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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