MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,385 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
front tyres have age related cracks on sidewall (2008)
surface rust on both rear seals
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
both rear inner and outer sills corroded
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear outer sill rusty
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear outer sill rusty
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
air bad warning light bulb removed
o/s/r tyre perishing
outer sills rusty
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
air bag warning light bulb removed
o/s/r tyre perishing
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
air bag warning light bulb removed
o/s/r tyre perishing
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r tyre perishing
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both outer rear sills starting to rust
n/s/r tyre perishing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N279 OYK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 N279 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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What year was N279 OYK registered?
N279 OYK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1996.
Is N279 OYK safe to buy?
The MOT history for N279 OYK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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