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N111 HUD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,099 mi
Last recorded92,099 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 HUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 92,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2024 88,665 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2024 88,665 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 85,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirement only just met.

slight bind nsf brake

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,082 miles

nsf brake binding.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,967 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 83,967 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 83,663 miles

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 80,945 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 77,997 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 71,628 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 66,280 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 63,408 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 63,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,881 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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N111 HUD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N111 HUD, 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 N111 HUD registered?

N111 HUD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N111 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N111 HUD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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