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N202 BKP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,095 mi
Last recorded22,095 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 BKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 22,095 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 21,845 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 21,844 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 21,553 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 21,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,098 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 21,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 20,958 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 20,637 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 20,559 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 20,323 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 18,971 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 18,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,964 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 18,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 18,930 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 18,913 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,397 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 15,175 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,285 miles

n/side front tyre punctured in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,455 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 9,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,163 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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N202 BKP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N202 BKP, 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 N202 BKP registered?

N202 BKP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1996.

Is N202 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N202 BKP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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