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J18 BFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,852 mi
Last recorded66,852 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 BFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2026 66,852 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 66,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 66,644 miles

rear inner sills been covered in silicone

rear roll bar links bottom bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2016 66,372 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r shockers very weak but no signs of leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,938 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,938 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 65,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 65,085 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

both front tyres are lighty cracking

front discs are pitted

rear discs are pitted

Fail 12 Mar 2013 64,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,679 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,261 miles

corrosion on the inner sills

Pass 15 Mar 2011 61,148 miles

nearside outer sill rear section rusty

offside outer sill rear section rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,854 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 58,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,684 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 56,684 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,741 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 51,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,414 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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J18 BFC 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 73.7%.

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 J18 BFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J18 BFC registered?

J18 BFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is J18 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 BFC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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