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1TNE111

1996 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,332 mi
Last recorded144,332 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1TNE111
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 144,332 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 144,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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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1TNE111 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1TNE111, 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 1TNE111 registered?

1TNE111 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is 1TNE111 safe to buy?

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