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N122 MFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,609 mi
Last recorded77,609 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 MFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,609 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 77,010 miles

all brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension components are corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2019 77,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear suspension components are corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2018 75,300 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,059 miles

Both sides rear sills inner and outer slightly corroded

Underside including subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 74,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Both sides rear sills inner and outer slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn on inner edge ()

Underside including subframes and suspension components corroded

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,161 miles

Offside rear tyre has uneven wear

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2015 70,925 miles

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 tyre has uneven wear

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 64,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,833 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,481 miles

offside outer rear sill starting to bubble

Fail 6 Sep 2012 63,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside outer rear sill starting to bubble

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,119 miles

Oil leak

cat heat sheild corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 63,119 miles

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

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

Oil leak

cat heat sheild corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2010 62,720 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside outer at rear starting to corrode

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,720 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside outer at rear starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,846 miles

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

underneath of car rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2009 61,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,469 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,481 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,234 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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N122 MFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N122 MFC, 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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N122 MFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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