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K531 TRH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,179 mi
Last recorded91,179 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK531 TRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks in sidewall. no ply or cords exposed

Fail 28 Jul 2016 91,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2014 85,993 miles

Slight 'play' at steering wheel fixing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,669 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 81,669 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 81,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 81,655 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 80,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 78,315 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 78,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 75,726 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 75,726 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,624 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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K531 TRH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K531 TRH, 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 K531 TRH registered?

K531 TRH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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