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A13 GVN

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,694 mi
Last recorded116,694 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,694 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 113,749 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,500 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 109,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 105,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 105,960 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,860 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 95,538 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,878 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 91,246 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,692 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,682 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,471 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 172,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,881 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 66,880 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2007 56,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 May 2007 56,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,517 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 55,517 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A13 GVN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A13 GVN, 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 A13 GVN registered?

A13 GVN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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