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M5 RTD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

92,987 mi
Last recorded92,987 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 RTD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 88,585 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 87,233 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 87,233 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 85,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,315 miles

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 82,696 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSR sill/quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,632 miles

All suspension corroded

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

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 81,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All suspension corroded

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

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,368 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF tyre sidewall cracked/spliting

Fail 21 Jul 2017 80,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF tyre sidewall cracked/spliting

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 76,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,423 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 73,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,032 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,032 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks

exh silencer heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,796 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leaks

exh silencer heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 69,608 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,824 miles

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

rear brake imbalance of 37 percent

Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,734 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake imbalance of 37 percent

Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,940 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 65,884 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 May 2007 63,128 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 63,099 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,816 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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M5 RTD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M5 RTD, 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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M5 RTD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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