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N194 KGO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,756 mi
Last recorded109,756 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 KGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,756 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,450 miles

minor damage to windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2016 102,450 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

minor damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 97,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,873 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 88,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 87,249 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 87,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,039 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 81,019 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,711 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 73,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,712 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2010 65,385 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight binding on o/s/f brakes and o/s/r brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,845 miles

all roadsprings are corroded ..........as are some suspension members at surfaces.......

drag at o/s/r wheel...o/s/r pads low! inspection recommended!

o/s/r sill (outer) corrosion starting..........

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,288 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 47,102 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 47,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,156 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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N194 KGO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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