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N194 EBG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 EBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 116,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear SILL COVERED BY SOME PLASTIC NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION, SUSPECT CORROSION.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS INEFFECTIVE

Fail 2 Oct 2017 108,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear SILL COVERED BY SOME PLASTIC NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION, SUSPECT CORROSION.

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS INEFFECTIVE

Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 107,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 106,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear outer sills slightly coroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 106,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear outer sills slightly coroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 99,222 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 99,222 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 95,609 miles

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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 92,169 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 92,169 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 88,223 miles

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

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 EBG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N194 EBG, 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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N194 EBG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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