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N102 PHM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,419 mi
Last recorded83,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 PHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 83,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 83,039 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 82,324 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,935 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 78,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 77,571 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 76,907 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,042 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 73,623 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 73,623 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,849 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 71,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,940 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,233 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,884 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,590 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,929 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,467 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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N102 PHM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N102 PHM, 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 N102 PHM registered?

N102 PHM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N102 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N102 PHM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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