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M356 UDP

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,852 mi
Last recorded176,852 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 UDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 176,852 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 165,788 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 156,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 156,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 149,718 miles

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

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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M356 UDP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M356 UDP, 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 M356 UDP registered?

M356 UDP is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M356 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M356 UDP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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