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N327 NFB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

71,576 mi
Last recorded71,576 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN327 NFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 71,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,511 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,250 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 69,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (except n/s/r) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 69,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sills & wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,650 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 66,816 miles

Nearside Rear service brake lazy ( just passable)

both rear sills corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2019 66,816 miles

Nearside Rear service brake lazy ( just passable)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear sills corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,369 miles

both rear sills starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jul 2018 63,369 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

both rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 60,186 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 60,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,691 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,749 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,749 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,846 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,667 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,667 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,168 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,168 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 45,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 39,636 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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N327 NFB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 N327 NFB, 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 N327 NFB registered?

N327 NFB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N327 NFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N327 NFB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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