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N105 AVV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,102 mi
Last recorded142,102 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 AVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 142,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body russty (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 140,228 miles

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

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

advise rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 133,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 119,873 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rattly cat converter

Fail 23 Feb 2009 119,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 119,408 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 109,590 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR LIMIT

Fail 21 Aug 2006 109,578 miles

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

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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N105 AVV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N105 AVV, 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 N105 AVV registered?

N105 AVV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N105 AVV safe to buy?

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