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N290 VPE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,397 mi
Last recorded78,397 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 VPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 78,397 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 78,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 69,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 69,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 60,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 60,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

vehicle underside , suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,442 miles

general underside , steering - suspension corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 57,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,817 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,862 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 54,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 52,681 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,205 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 46,311 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,284 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,016 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,461 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,306 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 27,933 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,683 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,457 miles

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

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

both front tyres, sidewalls perished

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,187 miles

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre very badly split and worn

offside front and rear tyres very badly split and worn on edges

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2005 18,769 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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N290 VPE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N290 VPE, 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 N290 VPE registered?

N290 VPE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N290 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N290 VPE shows 24 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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