CarVerify

Free Car Check

N131 FHE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,578 mi
Last recorded124,578 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 FHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 124,578 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 114,306 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,909 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,133 miles

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

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

corrosion near side front jacking point

Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,977 miles

corrosion around off side front jacking point

slight ovality on off side front wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,172 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc surface corroded

oil level below minimum 1 ltr added

Fail 26 Feb 2009 66,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front wheel slight bind

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,309 miles

offside front wheel slight bind

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,854 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,488 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N131 FHE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N131 FHE, 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

How do I check the history of N131 FHE?

You can check the full history of N131 FHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N131 FHE registered?

N131 FHE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N131 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N131 FHE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N131 FHE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N131 FHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.