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M255 YVX

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

106,866 mi
Last recorded106,866 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 YVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 106,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 106,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 106,859 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill sec x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill sec (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower arch end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill sec (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 105,472 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 104,585 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 104,580 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 101,930 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat back broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine From behind engine all around bulked and down onto nearside suspension arm and brake line components. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached Both bumper mounts have rotted away leaving bumper very insecure likely to fall off (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Engine has a misfire

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under-body muddy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 100,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine slight mis-fire

Fail 4 Jun 2019 100,777 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center of floor to sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine slight mis-fire

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,962 miles

Offside front inner arch, rear of arch, behind trim corroded.

Offside rear brake binding

Fail 1 Jun 2018 98,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 50 15 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front inner arch, rear of arch, behind trim corroded.

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 12 Jun 2017 97,043 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded innner (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Fail 12 Jun 2017 97,043 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded innner (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,617 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 95,617 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure bolts are loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,681 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,679 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front washers poor operation

Pass 20 May 2014 90,749 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 May 2014 90,741 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,629 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,463 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,173 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,173 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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 16 Jun 2010 77,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,726 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 72,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 65,122 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,385 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tires have cuts deep enough to reach cords[cords not visable].

Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,687 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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M255 YVX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 M255 YVX, 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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M255 YVX is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 1995.

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