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N161 BEJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,792 mi
Last recorded70,792 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 BEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 70,792 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 10 Jul 2024 70,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched catching wheel on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

long hand brake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2023 69,118 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 69,116 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,895 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 65,524 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper seized (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 65,524 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,413 miles

nearside rear anti roll bar link arm bushes perishing

offside wiper blade in poor condition

surface corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 23 Mar 2014 65,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,520 miles

All four tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,300 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE DETERIORATING (SEE PERIMETER EDGES).,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Fail 6 Oct 2012 64,300 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE DETERIORATING (SEE PERIMETER EDGES).,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,346 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 63,346 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,494 miles

rear brake pads loose

Fail 4 Aug 2010 60,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads loose

Pass 18 May 2009 59,086 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 59,086 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 56,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 51,046 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,745 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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N161 BEJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N161 BEJ, 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 N161 BEJ registered?

N161 BEJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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