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N279 OYK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,385 mi
Last recorded80,385 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 OYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 80,385 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 77,056 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 70,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,248 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 69,248 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,990 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

air bag warning light bulb removed

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,320 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

air bag warning light bulb removed

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 64,307 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,742 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,946 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,647 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both outer rear sills starting to rust

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 53,815 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,815 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,047 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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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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N279 OYK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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