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M226 HGD

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,557 mi
Last recorded41,557 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 HGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 41,557 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 40,814 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 39,685 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 39,685 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 38,563 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,535 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 38,381 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 38,048 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 38,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2016 37,635 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 37,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 36,617 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 36,617 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2009 35,930 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 35,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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M226 HGD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M226 HGD, 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 M226 HGD registered?

M226 HGD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1995.

Is M226 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 HGD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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