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N190 GFM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,932 mi
Last recorded95,932 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 GFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 95,932 miles

Offside Front tyre age cracking

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,790 miles

advise sills corroded

advise washer bottle mounting corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 83,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 79,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 72,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,863 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,588 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly and brake readings down slightly on n/s/r

Fail 7 Oct 2011 69,588 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly and brake readings down slightly on n/s/r

Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 66,034 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 58,277 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,994 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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N190 GFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N190 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 N190 GFM registered?

N190 GFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N190 GFM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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