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N24 HBF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

62,594 mi
Last recorded62,594 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 HBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 62,594 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 62,330 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,058 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,733 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 61,422 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,032 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,639 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,070 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 59,044 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,902 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 57,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,626 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,387 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,123 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,754 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,321 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,145 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,966 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,089 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,043 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,072 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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N24 HBF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N24 HBF, 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 N24 HBF registered?

N24 HBF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N24 HBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N24 HBF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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