1995 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M425 BSW
1995 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1995. Recorded mileage 61,912 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M425 BSW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2022
- 61,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M425 BSW Mileage History
- 26/05/202261,911 mi
- 15/06/202261,912 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
M425 BSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mazda Mx-5 (M425 BSW) between May 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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