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N123 SBO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,684 mi
Last recorded36,684 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 SBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,684 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated.

soft top rear window split.

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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N123 SBO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N123 SBO, 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 N123 SBO registered?

N123 SBO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N123 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 SBO shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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