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M944 UKK

1994 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,153 mi
Last recorded167,153 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM944 UKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 167,153 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 165,807 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Heavy underseal underneath vehicle.

Pass 14 Dec 2022 163,853 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 161,040 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2020 159,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 158,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 156,889 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 156,884 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both front headlamps main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips inside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 154,457 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 152,781 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 150,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 148,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 146,296 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 146,296 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 137,656 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 137,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 128,682 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 118,667 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 14 Dec 2009 112,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 101,587 miles

N/S/F Anti-roll bar link,very close to shock.

Struggled to pass emissions test.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 84,699 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 84,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M944 UKK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M944 UKK, 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 M944 UKK registered?

M944 UKK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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