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D17 SHR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,833 mi
Last recorded76,833 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 SHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,833 miles

Offside Rear outer sill has some corrosion

near side rear outer sill has some corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,832 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear outer sill has some corrosion

near side rear outer sill has some corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,794 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 74,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,718 miles

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,608 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 71,608 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

outer sill panels corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,293 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 69,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 62,408 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,869 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,915 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,549 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 51,549 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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D17 SHR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D17 SHR, 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 D17 SHR registered?

D17 SHR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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