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N133 PYL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,616 mi
Last recorded116,616 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 PYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 115,709 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

damage to windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2013 109,676 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,208 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 96,414 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 91,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,069 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,519 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 79,518 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 73,293 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 67,290 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 67,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside 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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N133 PYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 N133 PYL, 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 N133 PYL registered?

N133 PYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N133 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N133 PYL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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