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M9 NPR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,180 mi
Last recorded65,180 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 NPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 65,180 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 60,918 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 60,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 59,374 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 56,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear evidence that the anti-roll bar has been in contact with the subframe, not fouling at time of test

tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Apr 2017 53,053 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,477 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,104 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,211 miles

under vehicle check shows slight corrosion back and front cross members.also suspension armrs back and front no holes at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2012 43,936 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 42,117 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 41,722 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 May 2008 41,148 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,379 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 39,673 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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M9 NPR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M9 NPR, 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 M9 NPR registered?

M9 NPR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is M9 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 NPR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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