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EAZ 7779

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,979 mi
Last recorded118,979 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAZ 7779
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,979 miles

5 spots of corrotion

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 118,979 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

5 spots of corrotion

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 117,172 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 117,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 116,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 116,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 108,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 102,339 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 102,339 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 95,772 miles

corrosion in rear ends of both outer door sills considered to be acceptable as inner skin is sound

Pass 9 Aug 2006 91,219 miles

o/s/f tyre tread depth on limit

Pass 11 Aug 2005 86,603 miles

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

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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EAZ 7779 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EAZ 7779, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAZ 7779?

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What year was EAZ 7779 registered?

EAZ 7779 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is EAZ 7779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAZ 7779 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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