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M6 MAG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

14,873 mi
Last recorded14,873 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 MAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 14,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 14,844 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 14,818 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 14,745 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 14,713 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,650 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 14,627 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 14,625 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 14,614 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 14,601 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 14,594 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,552 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 14,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 14,384 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 14,342 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 14,259 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,201 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 14,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,026 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,949 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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M6 MAG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M6 MAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M6 MAG registered?

M6 MAG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is M6 MAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 MAG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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