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J60 JAU

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,221 mi
Last recorded93,221 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 JAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 93,221 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 92,091 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 90,334 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,242 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,683 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,520 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,960 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension has some corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2018 82,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspension has some corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,841 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 79,219 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,893 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,893 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,982 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,980 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,936 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,271 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,081 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 75,451 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 74,410 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 74,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 73,775 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 72,620 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 72,611 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J60 JAU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 J60 JAU, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J60 JAU?

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What year was J60 JAU registered?

J60 JAU is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is J60 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 JAU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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