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M257 UWU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,964 mi
Last recorded102,964 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 UWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 102,964 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 102,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,781 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 93,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

all anti roll bar bushes perishing

all suspension arms rusty

both inner and outer sills rusty and both front wings rusty and both rear arches rusty

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

one of steering wheel bolts missing

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,126 miles

both front wings (lower rear corner)rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,537 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 89,537 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 87,002 miles

both front and rear subframe rusting

Fail 5 Jul 2013 87,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both front and rear subframe rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 86,667 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 85,840 miles

under carrage rusting oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,429 miles

under carrage rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,828 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 83,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,191 miles

advice,sills very rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2006 82,494 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 82,494 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2005 81,778 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 81,749 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M257 UWU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M257 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 32 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 M257 UWU registered?

M257 UWU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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