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273X217

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,783 mi
Last recorded85,783 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273X217
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,783 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 85,783 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 75,026 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 75,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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273X217 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 273X217, 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 273X217 registered?

273X217 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is 273X217 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 273X217 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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