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N25 UVM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,083 mi
Last recorded151,083 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN25 UVM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2015 151,083 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor at (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and floor at (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking over axle (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 147,158 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 147,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 142,416 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 142,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012
Pass 4 Aug 2011 129,570 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 129,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 122,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 122,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 115,851 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 115,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 110,403 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 104,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 95,180 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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N25 UVM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N25 UVM, 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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N25 UVM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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