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N343 OFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,407 mi
Last recorded85,407 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 OFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 83,878 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 82,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 82,257 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2021 81,695 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer / tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 80,698 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,893 miles

front number plate damaged

Coil spring corroded n/s front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 79,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak negligible effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak negligible effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak negligible effect (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded n/s front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Minimum service brake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 May 2017 78,846 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s front & both rear (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded n/s front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly damaged

rear suspension soft, shock absorbers have minimal effect

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 77,557 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Minimum service brake and handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracked and perished

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 77,557 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / chassis (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Minimum service brake and handbrake efficiency only just met

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 77,282 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 76,653 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,714 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

front number plate damaged

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,255 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 74,255 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,774 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s rear spring weak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,539 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 67,539 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,014 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 62,014 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,025 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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N343 OFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N343 OFC, 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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N343 OFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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