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G206 SGN

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,854 mi
Last recorded195,854 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG206 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 195,854 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corrosion starting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

non standard exhaust system fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2017 188,194 miles

nearside front sill slightly corroded offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 172,346 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 162,751 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 162,008 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 157,868 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 154,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 187,378 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 187,378 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 184,165 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 184,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in tyre

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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G206 SGN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G206 SGN, 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 G206 SGN registered?

G206 SGN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is G206 SGN safe to buy?

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