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N337 XOD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,680 mi
Last recorded106,680 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,680 miles

Covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 16 Apr 2026 106,680 miles

Covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,248 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 91,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 190,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 66,870 miles

All brake discs surface corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,870 miles

All brake discs surface corrosion.

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 82,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 82,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 166,511 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 166,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,502 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 155,042 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 141,115 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 141,115 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 128,139 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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N337 XOD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N337 XOD, 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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What year was N337 XOD registered?

N337 XOD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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