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N191 YAV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,577 mi
Last recorded54,577 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 YAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,577 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 54,577 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 51,264 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,512 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,125 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

disc stuck on windscreen behind interior mirror

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,021 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

disc stuck on windscreen behind interior mirror

o/s/f brake is binding very slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,347 miles

o/s/f brake disc out of true in rollers causing brake squeal

under body suspension & component corrosion ADVISE/ WIRE BRUSH & SPRAY UNDERSEAL

Fail 10 Nov 2009 42,347 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake disc out of true in rollers causing brake squeal

under body suspension & component corrosion ADVISE/ WIRE BRUSH & SPRAY UNDERSEAL

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,906 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,431 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 31,925 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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N191 YAV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

N191 YAV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1996.

Is N191 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N191 YAV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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