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F5 NYA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 NYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 98,184 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 97,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 95,753 miles

Offside Front wing corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 95,146 miles

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

both sills corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,992 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 92,987 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,976 miles

Nearside advise repair on n/s/r sill

Fail 21 Jun 2021 88,967 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside advise repair on n/s/r sill

Pass 26 Jun 2020 86,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,075 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,973 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 85,916 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,779 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,503 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,245 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,038 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 85,038 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 84,303 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 84,303 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 83,588 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 81,899 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,734 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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F5 NYA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F5 NYA, 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 F5 NYA registered?

F5 NYA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is F5 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 NYA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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