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J300 MJE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,767 mi
Last recorded80,767 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 MJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 80,767 miles

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 29 May 2025 80,024 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,452 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,654 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 78,639 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 77,602 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 76,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 75,971 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 75,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 73,736 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 72,719 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 71,677 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,834 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,058 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,869 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,757 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,903 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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J300 MJE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc 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 J300 MJE, 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 J300 MJE registered?

J300 MJE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J300 MJE safe to buy?

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