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M620 AVW

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,848 mi
Last recorded87,848 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM620 AVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 87,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges .5mm main tread 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

center exhaust mount rubber broken but exhaust secure

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 87,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges .5mm main tread 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

center exhaust mount rubber broken but exhaust secure

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,331 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 84,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 76,607 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 71,946 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 71,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,025 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 70,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 68,152 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 68,046 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 64,963 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 64,962 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,249 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 57,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 57,902 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 57,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust rusty..... †front inner brake pads low..... †front and rear brake discs worn and corroding on insides

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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M620 AVW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M620 AVW, 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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M620 AVW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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