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N321 RNR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

123,417 mi
Last recorded123,417 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 RNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 123,417 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear main weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 122,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 122,176 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear seal weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 121,869 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 121,869 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 121,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,898 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,506 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,631 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 115,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 113,728 miles

nearside rear sill surface corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,789 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 109,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 108,017 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 106,915 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 105,373 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,281 miles

Clutch slave weeping

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007
Pass 3 Nov 2006 101,369 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 99,949 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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N321 RNR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 N321 RNR, 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 N321 RNR registered?

N321 RNR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N321 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 RNR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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