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M56 HUH

1994 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,024 mi
Last recorded130,024 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM56 HUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 130,024 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 129,790 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 129,683 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 128,911 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 127,106 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,489 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 126,489 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 123,771 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,800 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 120,282 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 118,995 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 118,995 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,406 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 117,406 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 113,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,058 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 107,444 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 102,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 92,945 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 92,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 87,369 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 87,369 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear end of both outer sills corroding.

Pass 14 May 2008 82,809 miles

Corrosion starting at rear end of both outer sills.

Pass 9 May 2007 77,829 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 73,583 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 73,324 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M56 HUH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M56 HUH, 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 M56 HUH registered?

M56 HUH is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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