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N264 MGH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,452 mi
Last recorded87,452 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN264 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 87,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 87,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 86,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,061 miles

underseal covering brakepipes unable to check

Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 84,180 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 84,145 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,052 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,878 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,745 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting perished

rear offside tyre getting perished

Fail 25 Jun 2012 47,086 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting perished

rear offside tyre getting perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 46,785 miles

Both Body Sills Have Surface Corrosion at Rear.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,258 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,506 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,553 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,534 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,575 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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N264 MGH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N264 MGH, 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 N264 MGH registered?

N264 MGH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N264 MGH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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