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E7 REL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,652 mi
Last recorded58,652 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 REL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2025 58,652 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 58,129 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 57,854 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,561 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 57,322 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,063 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,927 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,806 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,301 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,368 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,083 miles

offside sill slightly rusty

Pass 10 May 2006 39,845 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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E7 REL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 E7 REL, 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 E7 REL registered?

E7 REL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is E7 REL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 REL shows 18 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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