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JNT 62K

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

80,838 mi
Last recorded80,838 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNT 62K
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 80,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 80,123 miles

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

offside front wing has corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2023 79,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Wing has corrosion.

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 79,003 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Wing has corrosion.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,515 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 75,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,135 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 75,135 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,462 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal making it hard to assess condition

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 74,461 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, front secton by clip (1.1.11 (c))

All brake pipes covered in underseal making it hard to assess condition

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,462 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 73,424 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,988 miles

all suspension & components underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 21 Nov 2016 71,988 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 71,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all suspension components on underside of vehicle corroded badly.

Pass 14 May 2015 70,227 miles

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

underside of vehicle started to corrode.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 70,227 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system badly corroded.

rear axle brake pipe started to corrode.

underside of vehicle started to corrode.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,259 miles

underside of vehicle has started to corrode.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,958 miles

exhaust system started to corrode.

o/s/f coil spring rusty.

rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system started to corrode.

o/s/f coil spring rusty.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,222 miles

crack in front number plate.

exhaust system corroded.

rear coil springs corroded.

underside of vehicle started to corrode.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 61,739 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 61,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 60,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,074 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 60,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 58,913 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 58,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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JNT 62K is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 JNT 62K, 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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JNT 62K is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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