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J610 SWL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

166,556 mi
Last recorded166,556 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ610 SWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 166,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 166,260 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 165,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 164,697 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 164,129 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 163,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 162,110 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 161,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 155,805 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 153,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 148,300 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 143,470 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 141,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 138,219 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 136,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 132,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 132,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 126,982 miles

Centre brake light inop

Corrosion to o/s outer front sill

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 126,982 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre brake light inop

Corrosion to o/s outer front sill

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 122,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 114,539 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 111,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 104,775 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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J610 SWL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J610 SWL, 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 J610 SWL registered?

J610 SWL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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