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N269 KBX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,928 mi
Last recorded104,928 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 KBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 102,250 miles

underside corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,138 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

OSR brake pads poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,444 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 95,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 94,360 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,776 miles

corrosion spots on rear sils

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,445 miles

both front top ball joint covers split

n/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 88,442 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front top ball joint covers split

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/r brake slightly sticking on

poor effort to o/s handbrake

poor effort to o/s/r service brake

rear brake discs have got hot

Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,557 miles

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

ns rear sill area slightly weak

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 5 Jun 2008 79,856 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 75,080 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 69,458 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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N269 KBX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 N269 KBX, 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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N269 KBX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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