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A12 GJF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,038 mi
Last recorded44,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2018 44,038 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,963 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,825 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,844 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,707 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,998 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,540 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,990 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,720 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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A12 GJF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 A12 GJF, 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 30 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 A12 GJF registered?

A12 GJF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is A12 GJF safe to buy?

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