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N31 PHM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

74,405 mi
Last recorded74,405 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 PHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,095 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,888 miles

Both front lower wings rusty but secure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,327 miles

Both inner sills are corroding

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,400 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 72,400 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 71,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,401 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 70,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,845 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 68,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,755 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,746 miles

brake pipes are starting to corrode

front anti roll bar links starting to perish

front discs starting to pit

Fail 26 Jun 2009 60,746 miles

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

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

brake pipes are starting to corrode

front anti roll bar links starting to perish

front discs starting to pit

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,089 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,068 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,821 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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N31 PHM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PHM, 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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N31 PHM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N31 PHM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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