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M286 MPH

1995 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,574 mi
Last recorded93,574 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 MPH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 93,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box back on casing (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle is covered in under seal

Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 93,247 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 91,475 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 89,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,386 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 87,295 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 86,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 85,021 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 82,754 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 82,753 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 82,531 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,051 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2013 80,719 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 80,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,925 miles

corrosion to various places

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 77,568 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,481 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills repaired with filler at rear

clutch slave cylinder is leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front brake pipe starting to corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2008 73,258 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front brake pipe starting to corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 71,340 miles

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,573 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 69,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 65,531 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 65,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M286 MPH is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M286 MPH, 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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M286 MPH is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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