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N262 LMW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,273 mi
Last recorded124,273 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 LMW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 124,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 12,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 118,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,089 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 113,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,858 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 94,768 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,685 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 76,853 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 76,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 76,066 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 70,603 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit of wear

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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N262 LMW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N262 LMW, 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 N262 LMW registered?

N262 LMW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 1996.

Is N262 LMW safe to buy?

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