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M73 YRE

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,198 mi
Last recorded63,198 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM73 YRE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 63,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 60,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 60,539 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper (3.4 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle under sealed from front to rear

Pass 21 Sep 2023 60,512 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 60,512 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 60,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,403 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Wing corroded

Offside Front Lower Wing corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,321 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,740 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,722 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 52,963 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 52,931 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,317 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,583 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,417 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,580 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,653 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,570 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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M73 YRE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M73 YRE, 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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M73 YRE is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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The MOT history for M73 YRE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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