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N10 SMX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,459 mi
Last recorded100,459 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 SMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 100,459 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,390 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 99,743 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,993 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,879 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f showing blue slight (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes perishing

rusting to front and rear suspention units

Fail 3 Jul 2019 90,875 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive lamda reading 65 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f showing blue slight (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes perishing

rusting to front and rear suspention units

Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,562 miles

Front engine under tray not fully fitted, unlikely to become un-attached.

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,562 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front engine under tray not fully fitted, unlikely to become un-attached.

Front wiper blades poor clearing of wind screen

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,762 miles

engine oil leak

rusting to rear sub frame

some perishing to front anti roll bar bushes

some rusting to front suspention units

Fail 6 Jun 2017 88,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

rusting to rear sub frame

some perishing to front anti roll bar bushes

some rusting to front suspention units

Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

front discs rusted

rusting to suspention units

Fail 30 Jun 2016 87,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r sill (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

front discs rusted

rusting to suspention units

Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,270 miles

heavy corrosion on susp units

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 87,268 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

heavy corrosion on susp units

oil leak

rear screen on soft top coming adrift

Pass 17 May 2013 86,570 miles

front and rear discs pitted

front and rear anti roll bars rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all springs rusty

paint overspray offside front spring

under body rusty

Fail 13 May 2013 86,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all springs rusty

front and rear anti roll bars rusty

front and rear discs pitted

paint overspray offside front spring

under body rusty

Pass 30 May 2012 85,292 miles

anti roll bar bushes perishing front and rear

Fail 25 May 2012 85,292 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

anti roll bar bushes perishing front and rear

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,964 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 79,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 79,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 79,690 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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N10 SMX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N10 SMX, 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 N10 SMX registered?

N10 SMX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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