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TAZ 8688

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,691 mi
Last recorded50,691 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 8688
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 50,691 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,960 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 41,039 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 38,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,927 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,529 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,685 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 33,684 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,294 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,526 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,849 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 24,214 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,083 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,625 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,175 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 14,859 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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TAZ 8688 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TAZ 8688, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAZ 8688 registered?

TAZ 8688 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is TAZ 8688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 8688 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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