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J506 BHJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,077 mi
Last recorded165,077 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ506 BHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 165,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 162,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 161,282 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 158,830 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 155,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

underside / body has corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2018 155,644 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

underside / body has corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,439 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged and repaired

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 152,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear inner (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel damaged and repaired

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 149,735 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 149,735 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 145,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 141,194 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 137,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 132,687 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 132,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 129,312 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 129,312 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,191 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 123,191 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 116,462 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 109,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 102,654 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,766 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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J506 BHJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J506 BHJ, 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 J506 BHJ registered?

J506 BHJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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