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D18 FUS

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,339 mi
Last recorded80,339 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 FUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 80,339 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 80,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,477 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 63,428 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side to near side centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,193 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 56,836 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 56,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,885 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 54,885 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,745 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,539 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 54,263 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,487 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,303 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,127 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,127 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 51,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,213 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,498 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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D18 FUS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 D18 FUS, 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 D18 FUS registered?

D18 FUS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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