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N315 RUT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,925 mi
Last recorded132,925 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 RUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 132,925 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 132,921 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 131,080 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 131,056 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 129,594 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 129,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 120,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,075 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 117,375 miles

All front & rear suspension components bushes, perishing

Exhaust back box, changed to a sporty type

Exhaust manifold area, little blow

Exhaust middle & rear joints, little blow

Exhaust middle section baffle, is broken inside

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc surface, little worn?

Oil leak Engine, little ()

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2017 117,375 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper nipple (3.6.A.1)

All front & rear suspension components bushes, perishing

Exhaust back box, changed to a sporty type

Exhaust manifold area, little blow

Exhaust middle & rear joints, little blow

Exhaust middle section baffle, is broken inside

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc surface, little worn?

Oil leak Engine, little ()

Underneath of vehicle in places, rust corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2016 115,777 miles

Exhaust back box has been changed to a sporty type, a little loud?

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 115,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust back box has been changed to a sporty type, a little loud?

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,779 miles

Some front & rear suspension components bushes,perrishing

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2015 112,686 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Some front & rear suspension components bushes,perrishing

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2014 109,512 miles

A roll cage has been fitted

Both fornt seat have been changed to bucket types.

Exhaust system has been changed to a sporty type?

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

Vehicle has been lowered all round

Fail 17 Jan 2014 109,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

A roll cage has been fitted

Both fornt seat have been changed to bucket types.

Exhaust system has been changed to a sporty type?

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Underneath of vehicle in places,rust corrosion

Vehicle has been lowered all round

Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,170 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 105,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both number plate lamps slightly loose

Pass 1 Feb 2012 103,362 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,288 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,684 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 102,683 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 101,004 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 101,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front jacking points slightly corroded.

front number plate slightly deteriorated still readable at time of test.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 99,474 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 97,053 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 94,544 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N315 RUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N315 RUT, 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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N315 RUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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