1995 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · M624 LTX
1995 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 May 1995. Recorded mileage 86,046 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M624 LTX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/01/2025
- 86,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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M624 LTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1995 Mazda Mx-5 (M624 LTX) between January 2025 and January 2025.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NA, late UK cars)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Sill and Inner Arch RustSerious
Late NA shells commonly rot around the rear sill sections ahead of the back wheels, often from the inside out after years of damp and blocked drains.
- Hood Drain and Rain-Rail Water IngressModerate
Blocked drains or an ageing rain rail let water into the cabin and rear cavities, accelerating sill corrosion and leaving carpets damp.
- Clutch Slave Cylinder Hydraulic Fluid Leakage and Pedal FailureModerate
Late Mk1 MX-5 models frequently suffer clutch hydraulic failures due to internal seal degradation and cylinder bore corrosion in the clutch slave cylinder, which is mounted low on the side of the transmission bellhousing exposed to UK road splash. Leaking hydraulic fluid causes a spongy clutch pedal that progressively loses resistance, drops to the floor and fails to disengage the clutch, making 1st and reverse gears almost impossible to engage from a standstill. Because the clutch and brake systems share similar fluid maintenance regimes, dirty moisture-laden DOT 4 fluid accelerates the failure. Replacing the slave cylinder along with a braided flexi-hose and fresh fluid is a standard UK independent repair.
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