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N135 KFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,910 mi
Last recorded25,910 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN135 KFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 25,910 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 25,793 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 25,540 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 25,485 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 25,470 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 25,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 25,445 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 25,415 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 25,378 miles

front brake inballance

note n/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 25 Jan 2017 25,354 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 25,346 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,169 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,007 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 24,875 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,684 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,461 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,140 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,430 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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N135 KFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 N135 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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What year was N135 KFC registered?

N135 KFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N135 KFC 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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