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ROW 83N

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests46 (39 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

61,118 mi
Last recorded61,118 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROW 83N
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

39 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 61,118 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 61,108 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has got very HOT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin have got very HOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 115,221 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 59,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 114,613 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake travel

Fail 1 Jul 2022 112,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and perished badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Oct 2021 58,649 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres are uneven in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 110,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,533 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,567 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 56,781 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 101,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,892 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 55,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,952 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,369 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,203 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 81,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,677 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 51,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,839 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,853 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,270 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,420 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,256 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 30,252 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,204 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,781 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 23,778 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

parking brake lever low reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,603 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 16,381 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,551 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 36,173 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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ROW 83N is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 ROW 83N, 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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ROW 83N is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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