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N6 XCN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,912 mi
Last recorded104,912 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 XCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 104,912 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 101,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 99,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 98,068 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,918 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,269 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,037 miles

all brake discs rusty

n/s/r sill backing becoming weak with corrosion

suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,006 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 23 Sep 2015 89,006 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,877 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension components has slight corrosion.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,913 miles

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,073 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,073 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,573 miles

N/S/R road wheel inner rim bead damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,564 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 75,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,706 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 72,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,207 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 71,207 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,096 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 67,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 65,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 602,073 miles

under body shields fitted.

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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N6 XCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 N6 XCN, 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 29 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 N6 XCN registered?

N6 XCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is N6 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N6 XCN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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