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L5 GPU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

45,946 mi
Last recorded45,946 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 GPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 45,946 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 45,224 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 42,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 39,296 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 39,296 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 38,456 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 37,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlight is not bright enough compared to the Offside headlight

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,970 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Toe link ball joint gaiter perished

Offside Rear Outer Toe link ball joint gaiter perished

Pass 4 May 2021 42,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 35,450 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,112 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 42,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 34,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,251 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 41,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 31,734 miles

Front Both front wiper blades are split on the ends.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Dirty headlamp, poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 28,889 miles

205/50R16 YOKOHAMA ADVAN A11A - ALROUND

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 28,854 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

205/50R16 YOKOHAMA ADVAN A11A - ALROUND

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,497 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 14,855 miles

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

The engine oil level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 14,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged (4.1D.1e)

The engine oil level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 37,332 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 37,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,219 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coprrosion both rear of outer sills

offside wiper blade split

slight corrosion both rear of inner sills

Fail 21 Mar 2014 10,749 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 10,749 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,890 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 7,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 33,418 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to markers

o/s/r tyre wearing close to markers

Pass 6 Feb 2012 3,072 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 31,836 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 30,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 28,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,376 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,697 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 26,493 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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L5 GPU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

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 L5 GPU, 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 L5 GPU registered?

L5 GPU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for L5 GPU shows 37 tests with a 81.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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