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N320 DMG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,857 mi
Last recorded89,857 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 DMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 89,857 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,758 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 79,884 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 79,884 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,745 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 78,605 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2019 73,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 73,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 67,575 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,562 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,516 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 62,778 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 58,542 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

clutch slave cylinder wet

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2015 58,542 miles

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

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

clutch slave cylinder wet

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 3 May 2014 55,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 55,301 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,612 miles

Both outer rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 51,612 miles

Both outer rear sills slightly corroded

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,902 miles

front brake disc's pitted on inner face

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 45,836 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,735 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,802 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 38,803 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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N320 DMG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N320 DMG, 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 N320 DMG registered?

N320 DMG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N320 DMG safe to buy?

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