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J123 SLD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,797 mi
Last recorded48,797 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 SLD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 48,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 48,467 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 48,061 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 47,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 47,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,579 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 43,603 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,624 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 40,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,357 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,595 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,122 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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J123 SLD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J123 SLD, 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 J123 SLD registered?

J123 SLD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is J123 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J123 SLD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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