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N10 TSR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,950 mi
Last recorded105,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 TSR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,950 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete rear subframe has extensive heavy surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 105,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,516 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 104,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 101,847 miles

offside front tyre side wall splite

offside rear wheel arche corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,550 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 99,479 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 97,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 97,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2013 97,146 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 96,660 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,650 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 94,844 miles

both rear brake discs wearing and scored

offside inner road wheel rim slightly buckled

under seal applied unable to asses points of welding

Pass 19 Nov 2009 91,786 miles

both lower door sills have slight corrosion

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

slight corrosion to various suspension componants various patches of welding covered in under coat

Fail 14 Nov 2009 91,786 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both lower door sills have slight corrosion

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

slight corrosion to various suspension componants various patches of welding covered in under coat

Pass 17 Nov 2008 88,412 miles

advise general under body corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2008 88,412 miles

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

adv tracking

advise general under body corrosion

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 82,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 82,163 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 72,726 miles

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

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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N10 TSR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TSR, 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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N10 TSR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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