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N194 CVP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,381 mi
Last recorded76,381 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 CVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,381 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 74,072 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,505 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,028 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,907 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,466 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,115 miles

Drivers wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,514 miles

low reading from n/s/r parking brake

Fail 29 Jan 2009 68,513 miles

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

low reading from n/s/r parking brake

Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,888 miles

low reading from n/s/r parking brake

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 65,611 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 65,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion appearing in n/s/r outer sill panel

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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N194 CVP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N194 CVP, 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 N194 CVP registered?

N194 CVP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N194 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N194 CVP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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