1996 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · YJI 9942
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 91,133 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJI 9942 Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2013
- 91,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJI 9942 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (YJI 9942) between April 2005 and March 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
YJI 9942 Mileage History
- 05/04/200547,927 mi
- 06/04/200660,479 mi+12,552 mi
- 30/03/200772,934 mi+12,455 mi
- 16/04/200773,204 mi+270 mi
- 23/04/200881,248 mi+8,044 mi
- 04/06/200986,602 mi+5,354 mi
- 15/09/201086,611 mi+9 mi
- 02/09/201191,091 mi+4,480 mi
- 14/10/201191,093 mi+2 mi
- 18/03/201391,133 mi+40 mi
- 18/03/201391,133 mi
Average of roughly 5,433 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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