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UAZ 1782

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,880 mi
Last recorded71,880 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAZ 1782
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 71,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 68,686 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 68,683 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 64,627 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,218 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,659 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 53,069 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 53,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,080 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,084 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion to underneath of car

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,412 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 46,412 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 45,462 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 45,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 43,507 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 42,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,591 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,576 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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UAZ 1782 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UAZ 1782, 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 UAZ 1782 registered?

UAZ 1782 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 January 1996.

Is UAZ 1782 safe to buy?

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