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N19 AMA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,052 mi
Last recorded106,052 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 AMA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,052 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 105,787 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,282 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,194 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,428 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,076 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 100,305 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 99,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,444 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 88,121 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,972 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 97,970 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 97,319 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 82,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 77,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 72,541 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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N19 AMA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N19 AMA, 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 N19 AMA registered?

N19 AMA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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