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N295 RJF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN295 RJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 91,148 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 91,045 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 90,899 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,646 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,627 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 90,230 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,649 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 89,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,552 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,998 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 86,998 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,873 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 78,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 71,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,235 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,893 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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N295 RJF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N295 RJF, 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 N295 RJF registered?

N295 RJF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N295 RJF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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