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N157 BKP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,932 mi
Last recorded101,932 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 BKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 101,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 93,364 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 93,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 84,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 84,554 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 82,185 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,333 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 78,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,144 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,306 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 72,347 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 72,319 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 68,152 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,119 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,436 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 65,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,895 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 60,895 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 51,138 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 42,947 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,947 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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N157 BKP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N157 BKP, 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 N157 BKP registered?

N157 BKP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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