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J22 UWU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,919 mi
Last recorded63,919 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 UWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 63,919 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 60,349 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,037 miles

Offside Front Lower part of wing corroding / slightly insurcure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 59,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,668 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 58,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 58,042 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 58,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,276 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 57,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,811 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,714 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 52,327 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 51,822 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 51,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 47,874 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 47,874 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,634 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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J22 UWU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 J22 UWU, 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 31 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 J22 UWU registered?

J22 UWU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 1995.

Is J22 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 UWU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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