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N133 KFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,477 mi
Last recorded141,477 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 KFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 141,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 139,799 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 136,856 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 136,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 135,394 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 132,335 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 132,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 129,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 129,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 120,405 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 120,405 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 116,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 112,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 107,342 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 19 May 2011 107,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 101,267 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing close to the 1.6mm legal limit on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2009 96,427 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 96,427 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 May 2008 91,836 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 87,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,845 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 May 2006 83,073 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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N133 KFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 N133 KFC, 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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N133 KFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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