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N128 DKK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Cream Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,441 mi
Last recorded154,441 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 DKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 154,441 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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Pass 8 Oct 2020 132,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 121,445 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 121,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,660 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 108,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,362 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 95,362 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,111 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,083 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 93,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 88,253 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 88,253 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N128 DKK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Cream with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N128 DKK, 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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N128 DKK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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