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VJI 1051

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJI 1051
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,046 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 98,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding on

Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,223 miles

Underbody covered in under seal

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

General corrosion underbody

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 81,400 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all4 ()

different headlights fitted for re-test

Fail 12 Apr 2023 81,399 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all4 ()

Pass 2 Apr 2022 77,643 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 77,643 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 75,026 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 75,026 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 74,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 73,174 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 72,428 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 70,641 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 69,419 miles

all 4 discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

washes weak

Fail 1 May 2015 69,411 miles

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

all 4 discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

washes weak

Pass 1 May 2014 67,857 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 1 May 2014 67,857 miles

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

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,092 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside and nearside rear lower wings/outer sills corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,449 miles

metal brake pipes corroding

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear outer sills corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2012 66,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

metal brake pipes corroding

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,815 miles

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,815 miles

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

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 6 May 2010 62,623 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,917 miles

both rear tyre wear low.

corrosion & weakness to both outer sills.

rusted steering & suspension components.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

weakness to rear end of both outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,334 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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VJI 1051 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VJI 1051, 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 VJI 1051 registered?

VJI 1051 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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