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M969 NUK

1994 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,690 mi
Last recorded135,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Mazda MX-5104,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM969 NUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 135,690 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills at rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underside of car has surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 138,611 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 135,545 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 135,489 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side has corrosion surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills have corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 135,379 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface at anti roll bar mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 135,328 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under-side has surface (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 135,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills at reat (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 135,199 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 135,197 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 135,124 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 135,042 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 134,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 134,875 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 134,854 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 134,319 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 131,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 131,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 130,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 127,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 126,589 miles

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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M969 NUK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M969 NUK, 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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M969 NUK is a 1994 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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