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N203 YAV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,689 mi
Last recorded88,689 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 YAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 88,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 88,229 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 88,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 87,923 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 87,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 85,492 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 83,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 81,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 79,478 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 79,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,077 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 77,039 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 76,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,220 miles

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,637 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 65,045 miles

surface rust on metal brake pipes/ front brake discs starting to wear / but ok at present

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,727 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 60,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr shock absorber is slightly weak / but no leaks at present

Pass 19 Mar 2008 58,274 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 58,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,152 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 53,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 49,024 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 49,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N203 YAV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N203 YAV, 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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N203 YAV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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