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N185 DVM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

100,071 mi
Last recorded100,071 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 DVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,071 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 100,065 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 99,913 miles

Both front and rear anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

General corrosion under vehicle and components

Nearside front tyre nearing limit and perished

Offside front tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2023 99,913 miles

Both front and rear anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

General corrosion under vehicle and components

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre nearing limit and perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front and rear brake disc corroded

corrosion to under body

front brake balence high

Fail 14 Mar 2022 96,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front and rear Anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Both front and rear brake discs corroded

Corrosion to vehicle underbody and various components

Front brake imbalance high (but within limits)

Nearside front tyre perished (wearing low)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished

Rear brake imbalance high (but within limits)

Slight oil leaks from engine / gearbox areas

Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,924 miles

surface corrosion on under body

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,757 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes cracking

front tyres cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking badly

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,635 miles

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

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 14 Mar 2018 84,635 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill panel (5.2.6)

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

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2016 82,472 miles

both rear iner sills corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,558 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,727 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear suspension,crossmember,suspension arms and rollbar corroding

Fail 5 Aug 2014 76,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear suspension,crossmember,suspension arms and rollbar corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2013 74,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

offside rear inner sill and arch area corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,303 miles

light corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

offside rear inner sill and arch area corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,106 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,726 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 72,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 72,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 72,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column shaft deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 65,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 58,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,796 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 51,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 46,975 miles

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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N185 DVM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N185 DVM, 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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N185 DVM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 1996.

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