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N327 BRD

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,602 mi
Last recorded43,602 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN327 BRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 43,602 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 43,602 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside revers light defective

Pass 28 Oct 2024 43,570 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 43,569 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 43,241 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,199 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 39,741 miles

advise nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,756 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,038 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,783 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 36,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Baterry not working

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,775 miles

front tyres very slightly worn on edges

n/s/f fog lamp inoprative

rear window cracked

Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,451 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

exhaust rubber deteriorated

front & rear brake disc's slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

Fail 5 Feb 2007 36,451 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

exhaust rubber deteriorated

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

rear brake disc's corroded

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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N327 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N327 BRD, 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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N327 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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