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B14 BMB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,828 mi
Last recorded118,828 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BMB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 118,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 102,312 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 102,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 101,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,761 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 99,750 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

both rear driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,572 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,104 miles

chrome sleeve over chassis legs

general surface corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2019 96,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

general under body heavy corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2017 90,921 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 91,901 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,088 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 91,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,703 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,184 miles

Oil leak

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

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,768 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 87,745 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 85,333 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,585 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 81,652 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,891 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2007 72,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 64,701 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 5,747 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2005 57,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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B14 BMB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B14 BMB, 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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B14 BMB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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