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B17 GED

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 GED
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 117,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,659 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2019 112,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 111,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,096 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 108,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 107,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,453 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 105,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 103,542 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 103,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 101,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 99,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 97,156 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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B17 GED is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B17 GED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B17 GED registered?

B17 GED is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B17 GED safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 GED shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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