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N119 FSG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,354 mi
Last recorded110,354 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 FSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,354 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 108,133 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 108,124 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front and rear discs corroded

front and rear suspension componants rusty

nsf seat slightly loose

slight play in steering wheel

various suspension bushes worn front and rear

Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,124 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front and rear discs corroded

front and rear suspension componants rusty

nsf seat slightly loose

slight play in steering wheel

various suspension bushes worn front and rear

Pass 16 Nov 2013 106,631 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 106,493 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front + rear anti roll bar bushes split

front number plate cracked

generally getting rusty underneath

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres perrished

o/s/f dip beam pattern dull

passengers washer jet not working

Pass 6 Nov 2012 103,805 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK BAD!!!

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

TWO FRONT TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Fail 3 Nov 2012 103,804 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK BAD!!!

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OFFSIDE FLOOR RUSTED JUST OUT 30CM SEAT MOUNTING

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

TWO FRONT TYRES BADLY PERISHED

Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/side front tyre perrished

o/side rear inner sill corroded at wheel arch

Fail 31 Oct 2011 101,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/side front tyre perrished

o/side rear inner sill corroded at wheel arch

Pass 3 Nov 2010 99,239 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 99,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut in numerous places.

Underside of vehicle corroded and weak especially around outer and inner sill panels at rear.

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on the inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,674 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 97,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

o/side rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 93,373 miles

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r brake pad low + rear brake discs rusty

o/s/r sill rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2008 93,373 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust system rusty

n/s/r brake pad low + rear brake discs rusty

o/s/r sill rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2007 89,487 miles

Underside corroded .

Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,289 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 84,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge and outer sidewall cut

Pass 5 Dec 2005 79,048 miles

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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N119 FSG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N119 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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N119 FSG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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