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N188 NUS

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,514 mi
Last recorded61,514 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 NUS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,606 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,606 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,481 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,011 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,534 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,383 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,144 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 35,144 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 31,482 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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N188 NUS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N188 NUS, 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 N188 NUS registered?

N188 NUS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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