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N234 BKM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,026 mi
Last recorded87,026 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 BKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body / componants corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,953 miles

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect / nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

under body corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,331 miles

Under body / suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody / suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brake hoses ferrules corroded

extensive surface rust to underside of vehicle

front registration plate damaged

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,387 miles

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

Underbody detiorating due to corrosion

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,010 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 74,008 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,409 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 69,409 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 62,887 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 62,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 58,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,308 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 55,308 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 46,224 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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N234 BKM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N234 BKM, 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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N234 BKM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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