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N208 VEC

1996 Mazda MX5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,720 mi
Last recorded177,720 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX5111,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 VEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 177,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 176,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 176,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 174,937 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 173,783 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 173,461 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 172,812 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 171,865 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 170,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 169,296 miles

Nearside Rear slight binding on wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2015 166,174 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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N208 VEC is a 1996 Mazda MX5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 111,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N208 VEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N208 VEC registered?

N208 VEC is a 1996 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N208 VEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 VEC shows 11 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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