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N261 JNK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,298 mi
Last recorded47,298 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 JNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 47,298 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Mar 2024 46,681 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,992 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to cover and shields

Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,112 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,112 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,706 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Apr 2017 43,789 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 May 2016 43,196 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,766 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,166 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 Apr 2014 42,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc's slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,369 miles

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

front and rear brake disc's slightly corroded

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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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N261 JNK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N261 JNK, 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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What year was N261 JNK registered?

N261 JNK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N261 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 JNK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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