MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,262 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front & rear suspension components corroding
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
High handbrake lever travel
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front & Rear suspension components corroding
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front & Rear suspension components corroding
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear service brake readings low
Lower Most of underside components corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever needs adjustment
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N191 NBW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 N191 NBW, 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 N191 NBW registered?
N191 NBW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 1996.
Is N191 NBW safe to buy?
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