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N169 FEY

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,126 mi
Last recorded112,126 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 FEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2012 112,126 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 105,823 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 95,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 87,217 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 78,033 miles

n/s/f tyre uneven wear.

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight play in both front anti-roll bar tie links

Pass 11 Oct 2006 68,575 miles

interior rear view mirror missing

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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N169 FEY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N169 FEY, 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 N169 FEY registered?

N169 FEY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N169 FEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N169 FEY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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