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M5 UWU

1994 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,042 mi
Last recorded141,042 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 UWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 141,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 139,008 miles

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

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

chassie dented

Fail 29 Jun 2024 139,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

chassie dented

Pass 30 May 2023 135,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 126,410 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 126,410 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury nearside rear sill corroded showing a hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached front shock top mount seriously corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached front shock top mount seriously corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 124,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 119,735 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 115,912 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disks corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,075 miles

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 111,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade splitting

offside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2012 103,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,515 miles

nearside and offside chassis rails distorted

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 92,371 miles

both front to rear chissis slight damage

Fail 16 Jul 2010 92,371 miles

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

both front to rear chissis slight damage

Fail 22 Aug 2008 90,305 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 90,305 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 85,625 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 76,670 miles

both chissis damaged

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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M5 UWU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 UWU registered?

M5 UWU is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M5 UWU safe to buy?

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