1995 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M497 NTT
1995 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1995. Recorded mileage 81,650 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M497 NTT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2024
- 81,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M497 NTT Mileage History
- 28/04/202280,399 mi
- 27/04/202381,031 mi+632 mi
- 24/04/202481,650 mi+619 mi
Average of roughly 628 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M497 NTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mazda Mx-5 (M497 NTT) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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