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CNZ 8476

1996 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,305 mi
Last recorded117,305 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 8476
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 117,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 116,714 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2023 115,665 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 115,312 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 114,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 114,324 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 114,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 98,884 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front ind lens cracked

vehicle damaged underneath by grounding

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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CNZ 8476 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CNZ 8476, 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

How do I check the history of CNZ 8476?

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What year was CNZ 8476 registered?

CNZ 8476 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is CNZ 8476 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNZ 8476 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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