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N150 YKR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

129,257 mi
Last recorded129,257 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 YKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 129,257 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 129,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing top ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing top ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 124,036 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

a lot of heavy rust on underside of vehicle and on edges of bodywork

Fail 24 Jun 2025 124,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing by top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

a lot of heavy rust on underside of vehicle and on edges of bodywork

Pass 31 May 2024 119,705 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rust on inner and outer sills and on underside of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2024 119,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rust on inner and outer sills and on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2023 110,146 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 110,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 107,720 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 102,101 miles

lots of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 100,084 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 97,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Dec 2017 96,104 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,103 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OSF slight brake bind

Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 95,439 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,011 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2015 95,011 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,981 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,977 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 93,977 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust section clamp poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 89,325 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak nsr cam gasket

Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,866 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear inner wheel arches becoming corrodede

Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,866 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear inner wheel arches becoming corrodede

clutch slave cylinder leaking

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Nov 2007 78,300 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 78,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 76,252 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 72,112 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 72,112 miles

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

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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N150 YKR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 N150 YKR, 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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N150 YKR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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