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8606 NK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,647 mi
Last recorded22,647 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8606 NK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 22,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 22,442 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 22,442 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 22,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 22,121 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 21,976 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 21,879 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 21,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 21,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 21,545 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,248 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,934 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,547 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 18,768 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,572 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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8606 NK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 8606 NK, 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 8606 NK registered?

8606 NK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is 8606 NK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8606 NK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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