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M260 GGF

1995 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,946 mi
Last recorded144,946 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 GGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 144,946 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 141,153 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 139,725 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 28 Nov 2023 139,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2022 137,087 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,183 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2020 129,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 129,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 128,964 miles

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

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

surface corrosion all brake discs

Fail 31 May 2018 128,964 miles

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

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

surface corrosion all brake discs

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 128,527 miles

advise rear brake strip and check

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 127,774 miles

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFIENCY LOW

OIL LEAKS ENGINE

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK.FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Fail 5 Apr 2016 127,774 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK.FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFIENCY LOW

OIL LEAKS ENGINE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 127,052 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 127,052 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,950 miles

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

advanced corrosion front and rear brake discs

advanced corrosion rear road springs and antiroll bar

offside front shock assorber damp

Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,095 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 78,285 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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M260 GGF is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M260 GGF, 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 M260 GGF registered?

M260 GGF is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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