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N322 DAK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN322 DAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 131,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,587 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 130,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 130,473 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 130,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 129,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 125,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 111,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,762 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 94,741 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 91,133 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,133 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion to osf inner sill

Pass 6 May 2011 84,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2011 84,788 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 77,862 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 71,371 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 71,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 64,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 59,577 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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N322 DAK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N322 DAK, 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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N322 DAK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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