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N265 BNA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,998 mi
Last recorded96,998 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 BNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,998 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 96,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in securing clips along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld around rear silencer leaking, also after silencer tailpipe corroded around weld (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers window inop

aftermarket additional wire loom dangling around clutch and brake pedals

all 4 coil springs poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2017 93,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade incomplete in arm (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in securing clips along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld around rear silencer leaking, also after silencer tailpipe corroded around weld (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drivers window inop

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

aftermarket additional wire loom dangling around clutch and brake pedals

all 4 coil springs poor condition

brake fluid below max

Fail 20 Feb 2017 93,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,775 miles

Exhaust system is corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And rear links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight binde on the offside rear brake

Fail 17 Feb 2016 90,775 miles

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

Exhaust system is corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And rear links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight binde on the offside rear brake

Pass 20 Feb 2015 86,944 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 86,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,836 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wiper Blades split

Fail 18 Feb 2014 82,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wiper Blades split

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 78,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,731 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,477 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 78,477 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,713 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 77,713 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 76,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,684 miles

Travel on handbrake

Fail 14 Jun 2007 75,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2006 75,025 miles

n/s/r Tyre perishing on outer edge

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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N265 BNA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N265 BNA, 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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N265 BNA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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