MOT Status
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237,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle underside damaged
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
All tyres worn on inner edges
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All tyres worn on inner edges
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under vehicle has heavy under sealer restricting view
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under vehicle has heavy under sealer restricting view
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering play
tyres badly perished, both rear worn
under tray damaged
various components corroded
various oil leaks
ns outer sill badly corroded
nsf tyre legal limit 1956014
os reg lamp not working
exhaust emissions co close to limit
nsf tyre close to limit / all badly perished 1956014
nsr wheel centre cap missing
oil leaks
rear coil springs corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated level at minimum (3.6.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs worn corroded (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
exhaust emissions co close to limit
nsf tyre close to limit / all badly perished 1956014
nsr wheel centre cap missing
oil leaks
parking brake travel
rear coil springs corroded
all tyres perished / nsf close to limit 1956014
oil leaks
rear brake pads worn to limit / discs worn corroded
steering play
undertray damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre low edges
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N270 LBX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 N270 LBX, 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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N270 LBX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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