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N140 PDG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,362 mi
Last recorded82,362 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 PDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,362 miles

corrosion forming to chassis.

n/s/f wiper blade split at one end.

play in o/s/f track rod end.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15V.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 82,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion forming to chassis.

n/s/f wiper blade split at one end.

play in o/s/f track rod end.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, both rear on 4mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15V.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,346 miles

both front top ball joint dust covers split, o/s track rod end dust cover split, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 195/50/15v

both rear no plate lights dim, stone chip to front screen, slight play in o/s track rod end, both steering rack gaitors twisted.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 72,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both front top ball joint dust covers split, o/s track rod end dust cover split, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 6.0mm, 195/50/15v

o/s/f wiper blade split and loose, both rear no plate lights dim, stone chip to front screen, slight play in o/s track rod end, both steering rack gaitors twisted,

Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,513 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,334 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 50,081 miles

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

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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N140 PDG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N140 PDG, 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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N140 PDG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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