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M285 WSC

1995 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,172 mi
Last recorded118,172 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM285 WSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 118,172 miles

general under body corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 115,079 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,701 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 113,669 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 108,262 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 108,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 105,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

general underbody rusting

Pass 17 May 2017 104,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2017 104,589 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded supply across to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 104,007 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 103,994 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 102,038 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads loose in carrier?

Pass 29 May 2014 97,476 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 97,476 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 94,985 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight front brake judder on brake test

Fail 1 Jun 2012 94,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight front brake judder on brake test

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 92,269 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 83,485 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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M285 WSC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M285 WSC, 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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M285 WSC is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 1995.

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