CarVerify

Free Car Check

M237 LBU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,895 mi
Last recorded135,895 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 LBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 135,895 miles

Central Rear WING & MUD FLAP LOOSE

FRONT & REAR DISCS CORROSION

O/S/R LAMP LENS CRACKED

Rear SUB FRAME SLIGHT CORROSION

Rear TYRES EDGE WEAR

Fail 31 Jul 2024 135,895 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear WING & MUD FLAP LOOSE

FRONT & REAR DISCS CORROSION

O/S/R LAMP LENS CRACKED

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS CORROSION NEAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear SUB FRAME SLIGHT CORROSION

Rear TYRES EDGE WEAR

Pass 20 Apr 2023 132,431 miles

O/S/F TOP SUSPENSION JOINT GAITER PERISHED HOLED

REAR SUB FRAME SURFACE CORROSION

front & rear suspension arms corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2021 131,330 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 131,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 130,966 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 129,390 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 125,899 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

offside front tyre is worn unevenly inner shoulder

Fail 23 Oct 2017 125,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside inner sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.2.6)

offside front tyre is worn unevenly inner shoulder

Fail 21 Jul 2017 125,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.055 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside & offside rear outer wheel arch / sill areas corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2016 112,374 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad is on the limit now (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

offside front brake is grabbing

Fail 30 Jul 2016 112,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area's marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad is on the limit now (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner & outer sill area's (6.1.B.2)

offside front brake is grabbing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,421 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 101,414 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,797 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 100,776 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,504 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 98,780 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 96,737 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 96,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 89,660 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 89,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 86,144 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 81,427 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M237 LBU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M237 LBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M237 LBU?

You can check the full history of M237 LBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M237 LBU registered?

M237 LBU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 January 1995.

Is M237 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M237 LBU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M237 LBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M237 LBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.