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N248 MGH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,627 mi
Last recorded133,627 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2022 133,627 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 133,075 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 133,026 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 148,766 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 140,330 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 133,820 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 133,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 130,869 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,869 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre perished

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,826 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 121,167 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

both rear anti-roll bar link arm bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 115,380 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 115,380 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 109,590 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 109,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 103,660 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 96,917 miles

nearside rear outer sill is corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 96,917 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 90,505 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 90,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 84,387 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 84,387 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside washer not working properly

offside rear tyre wearing inwardly

Pass 7 Oct 2006 76,642 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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N248 MGH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N248 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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What year was N248 MGH registered?

N248 MGH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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