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N199 GFM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,027 mi
Last recorded36,027 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 GFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 36,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,010 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 36,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer bodysill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,587 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,367 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer bodysill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,123 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 18,010 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 18,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 12,624 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 7,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 6,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 6,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 6,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 5,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 5,176 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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N199 GFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N199 GFM, 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 N199 GFM registered?

N199 GFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N199 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 GFM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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