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A9 MCS

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,693 mi
Last recorded37,693 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 37,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 37,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing around outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,313 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 37,090 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,781 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,502 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,042 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 35,884 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 35,884 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,565 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 35,560 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,266 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,624 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 32,467 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,801 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,255 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 30,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 27,180 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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A9 MCS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A9 MCS, 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 A9 MCS registered?

A9 MCS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is A9 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 MCS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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