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M228 UBL

1995 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,032 mi
Last recorded93,032 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 UBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 93,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,945 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 90,544 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 90,544 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,014 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 87,982 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel FOOT & HAND BRAKE (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 86,592 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 86,580 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all four tyre valves perished slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 85,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 85,962 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,325 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,448 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,279 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 83,279 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,888 miles

slight judder n/s front brake

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,676 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 76,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 75,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 73,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 73,247 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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M228 UBL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M228 UBL, 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.

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What year was M228 UBL registered?

M228 UBL is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M228 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 UBL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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