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K9 JWP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,912 mi
Last recorded112,912 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 JWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 112,912 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 112,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 112,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 112,456 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 109,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 108,038 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 106,861 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 106,246 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 103,241 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,788 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 98,788 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 94,647 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Fail 16 May 2016 94,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2015 88,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2014 85,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,670 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,697 miles

slight corrosion on rear of outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2011 78,174 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,537 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,173 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 76,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,157 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 70,177 miles

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

exhaust rusty

r/o/s tyre badly perished

rear pads low

wet test

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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K9 JWP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K9 JWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K9 JWP registered?

K9 JWP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is K9 JWP safe to buy?

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