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M236 CDM

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,956 mi
Last recorded175,956 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 175,956 miles

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

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

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

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

reversing light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2023 175,681 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 175,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 175,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear of chassis slightly damaged

Nearside rear of outer sill corroding

Offside Rear brake calliper damp

Offside rear of outer sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 173,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 171,168 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 171,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2016 170,287 miles

Front all suspension components corroded

Front both tyres wearing low

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front pads wearing low advise replace

Offside Front brake caliper has play in mounts

Oil leak ()

all steering and suspension joints rubber boots deteriorated[ front]

Fail 25 Oct 2016 170,286 miles

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

Front all suspension components corroded

Front both tyres wearing low

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front pads wearing low advise replace

Offside Front brake caliper has play in mounts

Oil leak ()

all steering and suspension joints rubber boots deteriorated[ front]

Pass 22 Oct 2015 170,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 170,175 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort very low effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 170,090 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 165,970 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 165,970 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 149,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 132,648 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 115,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,041 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 97,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 92,032 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 92,032 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 54,799 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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M236 CDM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M236 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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M236 CDM is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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