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N266 GOR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,149 mi
Last recorded62,149 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 GOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,149 miles

Nearside Rear has some kind of knock when going over bumps but cannot see inside boot carpet , suggest further inspection "strip out carpet"?

nearside chassis rail "under body" has accident damage.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,147 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside chassis rail "under body" has accident damage.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,102 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,960 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,871 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,733 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 61,678 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads worn to mot limit of 1.5mm .needs attention. bonnet hinges partialy seized

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,891 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,659 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,540 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 49,773 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 49,773 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,199 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 43,405 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Registration plate holder broken

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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N266 GOR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N266 GOR, 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 N266 GOR registered?

N266 GOR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N266 GOR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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