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N186 XRJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,342 mi
Last recorded133,342 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 XRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 133,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Pass 10 Jun 2016 130,459 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 130,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 127,828 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 125,555 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2013 123,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 120,673 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 116,974 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 112,212 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 106,867 miles

Coil springs starting to rust

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Offside rear lower arm bush starting to crack

Fail 11 May 2009 106,867 miles

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

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

Coil springs starting to rust

Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Offside rear lower arm bush starting to crack

Pass 7 May 2008 99,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 92,366 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 90,961 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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N186 XRJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N186 XRJ, 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 N186 XRJ registered?

N186 XRJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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