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M691 URC

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM691 URC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,975 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 69,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,527 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 69,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,899 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 68,638 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 68,206 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 67,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill and wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,345 miles

Central Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 65,626 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 64,567 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 63,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,576 miles

slight oil leak rocker cover gasket

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,102 miles

corrosion to outer sills

oil leak on engine from rocker cover area

Pass 9 Apr 2011 57,387 miles

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

front brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Apr 2011 57,387 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,491 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,391 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 49,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn low in ceter tread. †front disc inner faces pitted. †brake pipes greased. †wear to various suspension bushes.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,432 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low in ceter tread. †front disc inner faces pitted. †brake pipes greased. †wear to various suspension bushes.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,995 miles

both outer sills corroding

rear tyres worn unevenly

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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M691 URC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 M691 URC, 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 M691 URC registered?

M691 URC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M691 URC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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