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N226 WDC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,551 mi
Last recorded132,551 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 WDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 132,551 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 132,540 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 132,276 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 132,275 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Aug 2021 132,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever little reserve travel, adjustment may be required

Pass 30 Jul 2020 131,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 131,446 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 124,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 115,509 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 107,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 4 Mar 2015 107,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 105,728 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 105,722 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,540 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 96,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,341 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 91,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all suspension subframes and components heavily corroded

both front headlamp aims on upper limit

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to both outer wings/sill joint

off side front tyre perishing on inner side and close to limit on outer edge

off side front brake binding- suggest action taken

Pass 2 Jan 2008 81,491 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,680 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 73,660 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 67,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 67,717 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N226 WDC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N226 WDC, 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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N226 WDC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 1996.

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