1995 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M156 CDM
1995 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1995. Recorded mileage 196,048 km. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 196,048 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M156 CDM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2026
- 196,048 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M156 CDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mazda Mx-5 (M156 CDM) between July 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))”; “Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
M156 CDM Odometer History
- 20/07/2022185,379 mi
- 14/07/2023188,360 mi+2,981 mi
- 12/09/202490,382 mi-97,978 mi
- 09/09/2025192,287 km
- 08/09/2026196,048 km+3,761 km
Average of roughly 2,579 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NA, late UK cars)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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