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M749 MYW

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,949 mi
Last recorded40,949 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 MYW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 40,949 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Secured with cable ties (appears to be held but recommend correct repair) (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Repair to corrosion unable to assess repair method (benefit of the doubt given)

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

Rear Exhaust fouling body areas

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake efficiency really low indicating poor operation of the calipers (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 40,934 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch/sill holed within 30cm of rear seat & suspension mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust fouling body areas

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake efficiency really low indicating poor operation of the calipers (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 40,862 miles

all tyres perishing

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads worn low

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,504 miles

All tyres starting to perish

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,954 miles

All four tyres approximately half worn(3-4mm)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,706 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,446 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,864 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front inner brake pads over 3/4 worn at time of test.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 36,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

all 4 brake discs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

front inner brake pads over 3/4 worn at time of test.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,581 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,539 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,946 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,158 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,666 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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M749 MYW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M749 MYW, 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 M749 MYW registered?

M749 MYW is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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