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C2 RKH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,619 mi
Last recorded44,619 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 RKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 44,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 439,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 42,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,291 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,761 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,925 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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C2 RKH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C2 RKH, 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 C2 RKH registered?

C2 RKH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is C2 RKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 RKH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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