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C19 CMK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,636 mi
Last recorded53,636 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 CMK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 53,636 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 53,170 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 52,587 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,617 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 51,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,547 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall worn

Rear plastic windscreen damage

Fail 3 Jun 2019 50,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer tyre wall worn

Rear plastic windscreen damage

Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,478 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 50,478 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 50,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2016 50,061 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,764 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 49,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 48,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2012 46,180 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,489 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 44,610 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 43,874 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,874 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2008 42,622 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,948 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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C19 CMK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C19 CMK, 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 C19 CMK registered?

C19 CMK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is C19 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 CMK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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