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79,834 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL FOUR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin badly deteriorated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/side to brake union (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
steering heavy
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
inner sills heavily corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s front floor becoming corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N174 HSC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 N174 HSC, 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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N174 HSC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1996.
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