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JIB 2024

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

32,316 mi
Last recorded32,316 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 2024
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 32,316 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 31,816 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 31,162 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 31,162 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 30,593 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,169 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 28,298 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 27,387 miles

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 26,692 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 25,183 miles

both front tyres perished and splitting in tread

both rear tyres perished and splitting on inner walls

Pass 11 May 2015 24,632 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 23,747 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,084 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

can not see rear of rear brake discs due to covers

slight coroshion to exhaust joints and a slight blow

under car coverd with grease

Pass 24 May 2012 22,638 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,139 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all the brake discs are scored worn & pitted

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,621 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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JIB 2024 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JIB 2024, 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 JIB 2024 registered?

JIB 2024 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for JIB 2024 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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