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M251 GFG

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,195 mi
Last recorded199,195 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 GFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 199,195 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 199,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 190,659 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 190,659 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 184,202 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 181,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 176,624 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 170,670 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 165,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 162,076 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 157,382 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 150,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 146,570 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 144,737 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Pass 1 Oct 2012 141,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 134,882 miles

All suspension units rusty

Brake pipe corroded across rear of vehicle

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 134,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All suspension units rusty

Brake pipe corroded across rear of vehicle

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 115,743 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 114,940 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 102,238 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 96,772 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 92,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,987 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 79,642 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M251 GFG is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M251 GFG, 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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M251 GFG is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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