1995 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M986 NTA
1995 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 156,161 km. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 156,161 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M986 NTA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 156,161 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M986 NTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mazda Mx-5 (M986 NTA) between August 2005 and February 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195,50,15 82y ceat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
M986 NTA Odometer History
- 09/08/200598,098 km
- 14/08/2006115,841 mi
- 14/08/2006115,841 mi
- 22/08/2007120,039 km
- 31/07/2008128,381 km+8,342 km
- 20/07/2009134,998 mi
- 27/07/2010138,557 mi+3,559 mi
- 06/08/2010138,604 mi+47 mi
- 01/09/2011141,434 mi+2,830 mi
- 01/09/2011141,434 mi
- 04/09/2012142,094 mi+660 mi
- 04/09/2012142,094 mi
- 30/09/2013142,918 mi+824 mi
- 04/10/2013142,919 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/2015143,397 km
- 09/11/2015143,397 km
- 06/03/2017143,419 mi
- 08/07/2017143,423 mi+4 mi
- 13/03/2019143,436 km
- 11/03/2020148,963 km+5,527 km
- 13/03/2020148,963 km
- 11/02/2025156,161 km+7,198 km
Average of roughly 2,976 km per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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