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N139 FBW

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,195 mi
Last recorded125,195 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 FBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 125,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside under sealed

Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,648 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 119,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 119,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 119,633 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,361 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 NSF/OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 111,261 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,508 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,432 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 197,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 94,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 89,019 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 73,242 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 67,895 miles

os outer sill rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,574 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 62,836 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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N139 FBW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N139 FBW, 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 N139 FBW registered?

N139 FBW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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