CarVerify

Free Car Check

N21 YOG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,732 mi
Last recorded120,732 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,732 miles

car undersealed

Fail 10 Jun 2020 120,702 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

car undersealed

Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,014 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 119,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,430 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 100,115 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding after doing handbrake test on full load (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear disc worn

Nearside side indicator lamp a bit loose

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right been reset (1.8)

Offside door mirror glass faded

both rear sills outer and back of sills very corroded and been filled

Pass 10 May 2014 98,525 miles

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

engine has an oil leak

slight binding on n/s/f and o/s/r brakes

Pass 11 May 2013 92,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 86,992 miles

o/s rear tyre is poor condition on outer sidewall.

Fail 25 May 2012 86,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 80,422 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,139 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,133 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,508 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 73,500 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,252 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N21 YOG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N21 YOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N21 YOG?

You can check the full history of N21 YOG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N21 YOG registered?

N21 YOG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N21 YOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N21 YOG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N21 YOG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N21 YOG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.