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DAZ 6038

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,465 mi
Last recorded140,465 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 6038
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 140,465 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 140,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 140,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 138,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 136,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 134,496 miles

Underside body/chassis/suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2020 132,185 miles

Underside of body/chassis, braking,steering and suspension components coated in under seal

Underside of body/chassis, steering and suspension coated in under seal

Pass 26 Jul 2019 131,925 miles

All! braking,suspension,chassis components coated in underseal

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 130,607 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 126,746 miles

Slight corrosion on front and rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 3 Aug 2017 126,746 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Slight corrosion on front and rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2016 124,756 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear worn on edges

Fail 15 Jul 2016 124,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pads worn more than offside

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,468 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 121,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 121,318 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

has slight corrision both rear sills

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,543 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 118,460 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 118,047 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 117,987 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 117,271 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2008 117,206 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 114,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2006 107,333 miles

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

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

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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DAZ 6038 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DAZ 6038, 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 DAZ 6038 registered?

DAZ 6038 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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