1995 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M898 EFD
1995 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 1995. Recorded mileage 72,879 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M898 EFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 72,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M898 EFD Mileage History
- 04/04/202365,537 mi
- 05/04/202365,553 mi+16 mi
- 05/04/202468,422 mi+2,869 mi
- 15/04/202571,381 mi+2,959 mi
- 15/05/202672,879 mi+1,498 mi
Average of roughly 2,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M898 EFD 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 (M898 EFD) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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