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N101 PHM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 PHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2019

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 129,932 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 123,605 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 123,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And bracket been altered but strong (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear park brake effort not as good as osr possible caliper problem developing

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear sills been damaged with jacking and corrosion onset

rear shock absorbers getting weak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,288 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 108,288 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,110 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 105,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 104,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,176 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 102,334 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 102,334 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 100,515 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 98,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 87,271 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2006 78,504 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 78,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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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N101 PHM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N101 PHM, 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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N101 PHM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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