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N28 EWD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,272 mi
Last recorded62,272 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 EWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 62,272 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 61,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 61,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 61,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 61,582 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,408 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 61,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,263 miles

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

signs of clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 16 May 2017 58,492 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 56,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,705 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,690 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,360 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 50,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,977 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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N28 EWD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N28 EWD, 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 N28 EWD registered?

N28 EWD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N28 EWD shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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