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N185 GFM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,458 mi
Last recorded92,458 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 GFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 92,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,360 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,342 miles

COOLANT STAIN/RESIDUE NOTED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant residue noted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,272 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,263 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,256 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,178 miles

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2011 92,161 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,144 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,944 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 91,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 91,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 91,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 90,616 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 90,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 GFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N185 GFM, 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 N185 GFM registered?

N185 GFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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