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J11 EJO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,428 mi
Last recorded61,428 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 EJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 61,428 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 51,802 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 51,802 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 51,770 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 51,690 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,492 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 50,660 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 49,724 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,352 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,612 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,567 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 46,384 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,659 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,848 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 43,904 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 41,608 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 38,866 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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J11 EJO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J11 EJO, 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 J11 EJO registered?

J11 EJO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is J11 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 EJO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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