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M60 TRL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,752 mi
Last recorded99,752 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 TRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 99,752 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 98,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,434 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 97,431 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 94,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 90,989 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 90,989 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 86,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 82,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,542 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 82,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,880 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,328 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 78,319 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jun 2009 78,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2008 77,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,742 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 76,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 76,130 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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M60 TRL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M60 TRL, 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 M60 TRL registered?

M60 TRL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is M60 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M60 TRL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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