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N101 HLN

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,508 mi
Last recorded49,508 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 HLN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 49,508 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2022 49,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,379 miles

underside corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 49,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,165 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

rust under side

Fail 16 Apr 2019 49,165 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

rust under side

Fail 19 Jan 2019 49,126 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all prescribed areas corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2018 48,952 miles

both sills / rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 48,655 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 47,651 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 47,352 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,021 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 46,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,613 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,422 miles

all suspension components have slight surface corrosion

exhaust system has slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2008 42,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 42,159 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 40,112 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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N101 HLN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N101 HLN, 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 N101 HLN registered?

N101 HLN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N101 HLN safe to buy?

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