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M100 MXV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,454 mi
Last recorded95,454 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 95,454 miles

Vehicle has covering of underseal in places.

Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 71,328 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 69,936 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,896 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 64,166 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 64,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,913 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,951 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,353 miles

Front slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 46,653 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,727 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 37,586 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,348 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,078 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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M100 MXV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M100 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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What year was M100 MXV registered?

M100 MXV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is M100 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 MXV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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