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N14 JRB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,224 mi
Last recorded116,224 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 JRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,224 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 116,224 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,627 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 114,505 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 114,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 109,690 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 109,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 105,474 miles

sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2007 105,465 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sidewall damage to nearside rear wheel

Pass 2 Dec 2006 102,091 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 102,091 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2006 101,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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 JRB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JRB, 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 N14 JRB registered?

N14 JRB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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