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N143 HRH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,929 mi
Last recorded61,929 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 HRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,929 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,529 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,505 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,136 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 58,411 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,200 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 58,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 57,225 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 56,273 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 54,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 53,636 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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N143 HRH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N143 HRH, 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 N143 HRH registered?

N143 HRH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N143 HRH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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