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N209 HBK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,134 mi
Last recorded100,134 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 HBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,134 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,799 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 93,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 92,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear suspension has corrosion.

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

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Suspension rubber bushes slightly detiroated.

Underside of vehicle has some corrosion.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 89,394 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 85,489 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,357 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 79,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N209 HBK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N209 HBK, 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 N209 HBK registered?

N209 HBK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N209 HBK safe to buy?

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