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N134 HRH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,443 mi
Last recorded53,443 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 HRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 53,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 52,476 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 51,295 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,940 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 48,555 miles

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 47,705 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,268 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 46,176 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 44,726 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,510 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,608 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,743 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Corrosion to offside front outer sill area

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,826 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,408 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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N134 HRH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N134 HRH, 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 N134 HRH registered?

N134 HRH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N134 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N134 HRH shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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