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N106 PHM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

121,232 mi
Last recorded121,232 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 PHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 121,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 120,233 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 117,400 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2021 116,572 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle heaily undersealed

Pass 2 Dec 2019 116,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,081 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,855 miles

Oil leak ()

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,483 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 106,915 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 102,469 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,590 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,518 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 93,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 83,215 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 77,167 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 68,702 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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N106 PHM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N106 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 N106 PHM registered?

N106 PHM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N106 PHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 PHM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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