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N31 KHG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,722 mi
Last recorded102,722 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 KHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 102,722 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 May 2023 102,719 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 102,640 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 102,615 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 102,613 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30cm of seat belt fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch within 30 cm of seat belt fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,320 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis legs damaged

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2018 102,122 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chassis legs damaged

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2017 102,094 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chassis legs damaged

corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Jun 2016 101,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

chassis legs slightly damaged but not effecting vehicle structure

underside of body corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,835 miles

both outersills corrodid at rear

Pass 17 Jun 2014 101,705 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both sills corroded at rear

Fail 11 Jun 2014 101,687 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

both sills corroded at rear

Pass 27 Jun 2013 101,402 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 101,402 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,189 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer sills/arches corroded at rear.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 101,189 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sills/arches corroded at rear.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 101,049 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 100,836 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear inner sill corroded quite close to seatbelt prescribed area.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre chassis rails distorted

outer sills corroded/deteriorating

Fail 24 Jun 2010 100,836 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear inner sill corroded quite close to seatbelt prescribed area.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre chassis rails distorted

outer sills corroded/deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2009 99,868 miles

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 99,370 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 98,634 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 96,979 miles

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2005 93,975 miles

exhaust very rusty o/s/rtyre pressure low n/s /f shocker slight leek

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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N31 KHG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N31 KHG, 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 N31 KHG registered?

N31 KHG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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