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N118 JLB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,830 mi
Last recorded99,830 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 JLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 99,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 99,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,943 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Front Track rod has slight movement

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 98,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Front Track rod has slight movement

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,813 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,800 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,661 miles

exhaust small leak by downpipe and rear box

slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes and links

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,063 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,725 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,507 miles

nearside rear tyre worn from inner edge

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear service brake perforemance low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,336 miles

nearside rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet hinges need freeing off

centre interior mirror missing

engine oil on min mark

number plate lights getting dim

o/s & n/s/rear of sill panels getting rusty

o/s/f wiper blade spliting

rear service brake reading lower to o/s

Pass 26 Aug 2009 93,092 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 25 Aug 2009 93,092 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 91,113 miles

n/s/rear & n/s/front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 86,033 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 84,010 miles

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

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

nail in n/s R tyre (poss/ puncture)

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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N118 JLB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N118 JLB, 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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N118 JLB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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