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RJZ 966

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,326 mi
Last recorded121,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJZ 966
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 121,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect front crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 120,981 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 120,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 119,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,552 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 118,544 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 117,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 117,344 miles

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 113,255 miles

underbody undersealed and structurally sound

Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,105 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 110,106 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 107,633 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 107,609 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2014 104,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 104,787 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,181 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rod bushes perishing

damage to under side of car

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre bold on inside edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre bold on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 97,181 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear anti roll bar link rod bushes perishing

damage to under side of car

engine has oil leaks

nearside front tyre bold on inside edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre bold on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,390 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,311 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 80,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,490 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,298 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 56,487 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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RJZ 966 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJZ 966, 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 RJZ 966 registered?

RJZ 966 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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