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N181 GBP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,232 mi
Last recorded100,232 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 GBP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 100,232 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 96,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 94,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,900 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,470 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 79,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,033 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall dammaged, cracked and perrished

slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel archs

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

slight corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,073 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 73,073 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,150 miles

handbrake high travel

osr brake pad low

welding repairs to outer sills

Pass 18 Jun 2010 68,227 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 64,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 62,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,080 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,566 miles

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

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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N181 GBP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N181 GBP, 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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N181 GBP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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