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N108 ENF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,580 mi
Last recorded152,580 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 ENF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 152,580 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 148,821 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 142,676 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 140,783 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 140,781 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 138,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 136,264 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,582 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 129,567 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 124,115 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 124,057 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded full length (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 121,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 119,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 117,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,471 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 113,471 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 107,946 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 103,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 103,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 99,664 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,264 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 91,165 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 91,165 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 87,645 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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N108 ENF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N108 ENF, 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 N108 ENF registered?

N108 ENF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N108 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 ENF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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