MOT Status
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100,459 miAbove average mileage for this year
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underbody corroded
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f showing blue slight (4.1.4 (b))
engine oil leak
n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes perishing
rusting to front and rear suspention units
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive lamda reading 65 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f showing blue slight (4.1.4 (b))
engine oil leak
n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes perishing
rusting to front and rear suspention units
Front engine under tray not fully fitted, unlikely to become un-attached.
Nearside Rear handbrake effort low
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front engine under tray not fully fitted, unlikely to become un-attached.
Front wiper blades poor clearing of wind screen
Nearside Rear handbrake effort low
engine oil leak
rusting to rear sub frame
some perishing to front anti roll bar bushes
some rusting to front suspention units
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leak
rusting to rear sub frame
some perishing to front anti roll bar bushes
some rusting to front suspention units
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
front discs rusted
rusting to suspention units
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r sill (5.2.6)
Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
front discs rusted
rusting to suspention units
heavy corrosion on susp units
oil leak
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
heavy corrosion on susp units
oil leak
rear screen on soft top coming adrift
front and rear discs pitted
front and rear anti roll bars rusty
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all springs rusty
paint overspray offside front spring
under body rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all springs rusty
front and rear anti roll bars rusty
front and rear discs pitted
paint overspray offside front spring
under body rusty
anti roll bar bushes perishing front and rear
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
anti roll bar bushes perishing front and rear
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N10 SMX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 N10 SMX, 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 N10 SMX registered?
N10 SMX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N10 SMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N10 SMX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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