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N161 TAV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,016 mi
Last recorded98,016 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 TAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 98,016 miles

Nearside Front Seat missing

Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,276 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 88,241 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both fronts go out with flashers on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 69,337 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 68,064 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,362 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 67,274 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 67,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 67,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 66,606 miles

Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 18 May 2010 66,606 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Engine oil level low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 12 May 2009 65,101 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 65,101 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 57,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel binding slightly

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 TAV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N161 TAV, 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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N161 TAV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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