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N13 SEB

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,780 mi
Last recorded105,780 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 SEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 105,780 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 29 Oct 2015 105,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to center gasket (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 4 Oct 2014 19,516 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 195,019 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear suspension corroded

suspect welding repairs to rear outer sills but covered in undershield

Pass 2 Sep 2013 191,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight patterns poor

Pass 10 Sep 2012 186,896 miles

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

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

headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 28 Sep 2011 181,759 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 181,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 174,657 miles

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

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

front brake disc slightly corroded

gearbox leaking oil

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2009 163,940 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 163,424 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion o/s sill area

Pass 3 Oct 2008 137,927 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 137,927 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 134,615 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 134,615 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 128,346 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 121,500 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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N13 SEB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N13 SEB, 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 N13 SEB registered?

N13 SEB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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