MOT Status
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117,680 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arm assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill both os and ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arm assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear pads low and O/side front brake slight drag
Several loose bell housing bolts
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Several loose bell housing bolts
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly rusty along rear subframe. o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge! o/s/f brake binding slightly!
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
n/s hand brake lazy
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge
o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
tyres differant size front to rear
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge
o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
tyres differant size front to rear
adv light corrosion around rear suspension
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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N116 LAF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 N116 LAF, 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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N116 LAF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1996.
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