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N120 PHM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,534 mi
Last recorded71,534 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 PHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 71,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at o/s/r splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,503 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 70,503 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust holed and leaking middle section (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,906 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 31 Oct 2019 69,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,543 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,479 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 69,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,202 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,826 miles

WIPERS NOT SELF PARKING

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,306 miles

front wipers do not self park

Fail 18 Nov 2014 68,305 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front wipers do not self park

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,654 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,033 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 66,407 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,140 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 65,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,486 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,063 miles

all discs have corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2008 65,008 miles

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

all discs have corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise front discs corroded

advise rear discs slightly scored and corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 63,344 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 62,304 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 62,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N120 PHM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N120 PHM, 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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N120 PHM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N120 PHM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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