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N14 AST

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,113 mi
Last recorded117,113 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 AST
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 117,113 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 117,110 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 110,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,317 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 110,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 110,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 96,470 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 96,467 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump,little noisy

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system, little notchy loaded, off turn plates (lock to lock)

Underneath of vehicle in someplaces has rust corrosion

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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N14 AST is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N14 AST, 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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N14 AST is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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