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UJI 4185

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,352 mi
Last recorded53,352 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJI 4185
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 53,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 52,662 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 51,627 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 50,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 49,484 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,376 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,836 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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UJI 4185 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UJI 4185, 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 UJI 4185 registered?

UJI 4185 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is UJI 4185 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJI 4185 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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