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J33 MXV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

104,235 mi
Last recorded104,235 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 104,235 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 104,233 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,706 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Nearside Front Coolant leak bottom hose joint

Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,935 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak bottom hose joint ()

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 102,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and close to limit (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and close to limit (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak bottom hose joint ()

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,414 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 102,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 101,877 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,510 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 101,476 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,062 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 100,062 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,478 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn on edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 96,469 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 96,462 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,968 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 88,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,818 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 75,989 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 75,989 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear outer sill corroding

surface corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,695 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 72,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,156 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 64,466 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 64,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 60,753 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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J33 MXV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 J33 MXV, 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 J33 MXV registered?

J33 MXV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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