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M100 DKM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,699 mi
Last recorded130,699 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 DKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 130,699 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)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 130,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 129,615 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 128,179 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 128,179 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 123,966 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2010 123,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside front brake disc corroded

rear brake pads worn

water leak

Pass 23 Nov 2009 118,611 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 118,611 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 111,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight cracking to nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Slight cracking to offside front tyre inner side wall.

Slight cracking to offside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,802 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 10,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 106,355 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 106,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M100 DKM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M100 DKM, 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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M100 DKM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1996.

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