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N283 VPE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,331 mi
Last recorded52,331 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 VPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,331 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 52,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 52,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 51,794 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 51,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 50,693 miles

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,888 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 49,888 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 49,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,713 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,136 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 47,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,924 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,374 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,695 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,830 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,536 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 34,991 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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N283 VPE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N283 VPE, 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 N283 VPE registered?

N283 VPE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N283 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 VPE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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