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M234 CDM

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

214,458 mi
Last recorded214,458 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 214,458 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 214,458 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 213,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 213,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 212,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 211,345 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 211,342 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 209,956 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 207,794 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 205,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 203,377 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2017 203,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

sports suspension fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 202,860 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 202,804 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of gas at rear (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear and off side rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2017 202,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 199,380 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 199,380 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 188,854 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 188,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2014 179,045 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 79,044 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 166,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 152,238 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 24 May 2011 133,587 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 107,457 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,849 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear chassis, nearside rear anti roll bar.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2009 106,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to nearside rear chassis, nearside rear anti roll bar.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2008 105,896 miles

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

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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M234 CDM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M234 CDM, 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 M234 CDM registered?

M234 CDM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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