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M262 LAD

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,963 mi
Last recorded72,963 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 LAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 72,963 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,027 miles

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 71,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,333 miles

Both sills at rear corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 42,765 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 41,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,083 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 40,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,764 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Mar 2016 32,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 29,592 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 26,325 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,928 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,925 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 25,925 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,917 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,462 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,623 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,947 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,335 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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M262 LAD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 M262 LAD, 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 M262 LAD registered?

M262 LAD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1995.

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