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K21 MXV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,444 mi
Last recorded49,444 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 49,444 miles

- nsr quarter corroded

- parking brake efficiency 16% requires attention

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive - differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - corrosion to under body and various items (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody partially coated in underseal and slightly corroded where visible

Pass 5 Jan 2023 76,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 75,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 75,937 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,813 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 73,813 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 16 Jan 2020 72,543 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 24 Jan 2019 70,841 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.32 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,838 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked and perished

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,152 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack and perish

Front Both front lower arms starting to corrode

Rear Both rear lower arms starting to corode

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,158 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2016 68,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2015 67,140 miles

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

small cut in outer wall on o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2015 67,140 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fan belt worn and slipping

small cut in outer wall on o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,664 miles

Body Corrosion (outer sills):Off side at rear and Near side slightly in prescribed area;lower seat belt anchorage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 66,658 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body Corrosion (outer sills):Off side at rear and Near side slightly in prescribed area;lower seat belt anchorage

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake Discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,858 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,302 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 63,302 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 61,358 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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K21 MXV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K21 MXV, 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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K21 MXV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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