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N110 FSG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,018 mi
Last recorded53,018 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN110 FSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,018 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,018 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,914 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 48,868 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,006 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,714 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 42,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,568 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,642 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,636 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 36,636 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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N110 FSG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N110 FSG, 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 N110 FSG registered?

N110 FSG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N110 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N110 FSG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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