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J6 TWC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 TWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 98,699 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

the parking brake lever has long travel.

the underside of vehicle is coated in underseal.

vehicle under tray fitted.

Fail 22 Jul 2025 98,675 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 94,474 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 91,138 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 88,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 86,255 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 May 2020 85,175 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (incomplete welding) marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (incomplete welding) marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 85,120 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc is discoloured (overheated)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,377 miles

Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,516 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt And Offside (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill End (5.2.6)

Surface Corrosion To Rear Subframe

Undertray Fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 81,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt And Offside (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill End (5.2.6)

Surface Corrosion To Rear Subframe

Undertray Fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,294 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 78,294 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 77,495 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 77,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,844 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2011 75,438 miles

n/s/outer sill corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 4 May 2010 74,470 miles

Advise slight corrosion on outer sills

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 74,470 miles

Advise slight corrosion on outer sills

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,640 miles

Advise O/S/R outer sill starting to corrode

Advise surface corrosion on all discs

Fail 23 Apr 2009 73,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise O/S/R outer sill starting to corrode

Advise surface corrosion on all discs

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,819 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,536 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 71,536 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,319 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 69,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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J6 TWC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J6 TWC, 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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J6 TWC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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