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P495 NNM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,849 mi
Last recorded106,849 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 NNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 106,849 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 106,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 104,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 102,629 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 102,627 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 101,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 100,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,834 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2013 95,850 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 94,236 miles

advanced rust to n/s/r & o/s/r outter sill panels but not in perscribed areas

Pass 1 May 2007 92,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 90,999 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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P495 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P495 NNM, 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 P495 NNM registered?

P495 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P495 NNM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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