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N319 HSF

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,363 mi
Last recorded129,363 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN319 HSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 129,363 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 128,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 128,710 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 128,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 127,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 125,796 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 124,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,411 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 123,346 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 121,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,395 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 119,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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N319 HSF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N319 HSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N319 HSF registered?

N319 HSF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N319 HSF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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