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N131 YKR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,576 mi
Last recorded134,576 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 YKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 134,576 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 132,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 122,585 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,965 miles

Offside Front seatbelt stalk mounting point moved from standard position

Fail 30 May 2017 99,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front seatbelt stalk mounting point moved from standard position

Pass 8 Jun 2016 97,151 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,038 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 91,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2014 80,631 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 80,626 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,753 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 75,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 70,103 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 70,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,108 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 66,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,760 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 50,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,889 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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N131 YKR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N131 YKR, 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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N131 YKR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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