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J10 RRW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,280 mi
Last recorded163,280 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 RRW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2019 163,280 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear inner & outer sills n/s&o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear sub frames corroded front & rear suspension components corroded front & rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 10 Oct 2018 160,718 miles

front & rear subframes corroded n/s & o/s front & rear upper & lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 156,289 miles

front & rear suspension & subframes corroded o/s/f coil spring corroded brake discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2016 151,591 miles

sills floor & chassis rails corroded

top & bottom front & rear suspension arms corroded brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 138,567 miles

chassis slight corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 125,294 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 116,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 116,721 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,895 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 109,895 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 105,839 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,237 miles

advise chassie legs under sealed

Pass 31 Jul 2008 99,178 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 99,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 91,402 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 91,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,820 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 71,766 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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J10 RRW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J10 RRW, 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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J10 RRW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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