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L444 DJE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,043 mi
Last recorded110,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 DJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 110,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 108,331 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 106,981 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 104,881 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 104,782 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Working when door first opened (4.4.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Tilted downwards (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 105,777 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Working when door first opened (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Tilted downwards (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,620 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 103,617 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT AXLE 28% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SLIGHTLY DIS COLORED (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,349 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT AXLE 28% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR PAN AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SLIGHTLY DIS COLORED (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,153 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,153 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,048 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

general under body rust

Pass 6 Aug 2015 96,041 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 94,085 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 94,082 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,061 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 92,060 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 87,178 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 85,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 84,414 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 84,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L444 DJE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L444 DJE, 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 L444 DJE registered?

L444 DJE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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