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N248 JFM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,775 mi
Last recorded108,775 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 JFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 108,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 107,658 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 105,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 104,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,440 miles

both front tyres perrished

Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 103,086 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,589 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 100,883 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2008 99,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 97,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 96,300 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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N248 JFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N248 JFM, 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

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What year was N248 JFM registered?

N248 JFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N248 JFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N248 JFM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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