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G5 EBW

1994 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,378 mi
Last recorded182,378 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 EBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 May 2026 182,378 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 177,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 174,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 170,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 168,241 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 163,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 158,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 145,244 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 141,735 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 134,133 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 129,732 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 124,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 123,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,510 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 122,960 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 122,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 120,034 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 117,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 114,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 110,372 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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G5 EBW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G5 EBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G5 EBW registered?

G5 EBW is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is G5 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 EBW shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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