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N273 OYK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,232 mi
Last recorded149,232 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 OYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 149,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 140,019 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 136,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 135,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 135,790 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,991 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,913 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 130,326 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 126,882 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 123,385 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 123,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 119,742 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 117,985 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 113,614 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 108,946 miles

vehicle has no power steering fitted, the steering is slighty heavy when parked but if fine when driven on the road

Fail 14 Feb 2011 108,946 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has no power steering fitted, the steering is slighty heavy when parked but if fine when driven on the road

Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,226 miles

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

both rear outersills/wheel arches slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing thin

offside rear undersill slightly corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 103,013 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 101,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 95,385 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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N273 OYK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N273 OYK, 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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N273 OYK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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