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N234 MGH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,248 mi
Last recorded100,248 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,248 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front shock absorber dust covers split and adrift

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

slight parking brake travel

Fail 29 May 2024 100,242 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlamps do not fold down not affecting operation

both front shock absorber dust covers split and adrift

general corrosion to steering/suspension components

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,237 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Feb 2021 93,215 miles

Front Registration plate missing not fitted to front of car,Preventing identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2019 82,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 82,662 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,023 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,171 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,898 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 54,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,743 miles

only parts of centre high level stop light working.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side rear tyre side wall cracked/split to the limit.

only parts of centre high level stop light working.

Pass 14 May 2009 43,516 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,724 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,395 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 MGH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MGH, 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 MGH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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