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N271 BTF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,169 mi
Last recorded204,169 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 BTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 204,169 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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 201,673 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2020 196,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight under body corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2019 194,087 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 185,314 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 185,314 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 174,750 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 166,107 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 155,426 miles

all suspension components corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 31 May 2014 155,158 miles

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

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

corrosion to all rear suspension components

corrosion to outer rear sill's

Pass 15 Jun 2013 153,131 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to all brake hose ferruls

Pass 3 Dec 2011 153,046 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 146,977 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 142,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 135,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 130,379 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 130,379 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 124,650 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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N271 BTF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N271 BTF, 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 N271 BTF registered?

N271 BTF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N271 BTF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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