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N176 XDV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 XDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 106,927 miles

metal brake pipe to offside front flexible brake hose becoming rusty

Fail 23 May 2016 106,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metal brake pipe to offside front flexible brake hose becoming rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,674 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,760 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate poor.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 94,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate poor.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,552 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch fluid level on min

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2010 90,552 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch fluid level on min

exhaust system rusty

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2009 85,935 miles

some corosion in n/s/r outer sill

Fail 23 Oct 2008 80,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,888 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 78,623 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 78,623 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,725 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 76,725 miles

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

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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N176 XDV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N176 XDV, 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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N176 XDV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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