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N287 FKW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,398 mi
Last recorded140,398 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 FKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 140,398 miles

underside coated in protection

Pass 1 Sep 2023 140,039 miles

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

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

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

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

underside coated in waxoyl

Pass 19 Aug 2022 138,996 miles

Advise underside of vehicle is heavily coated in waxoyl/underseal

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 138,314 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL ISPECTION

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SMALL HOLE IN OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

Fail 24 Aug 2021 138,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL ISPECTION

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SMALL HOLE IN OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

Pass 2 Sep 2020 138,140 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

vehicle wax oil on underside

Fail 2 Sep 2020 138,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

vehicle wax oil on underside

Pass 28 Aug 2019 137,981 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 28 Aug 2019 137,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 31 Jul 2018 137,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Jul 2018 137,611 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Aug 2017 135,327 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 133,762 miles

under trays fitted

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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N287 FKW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N287 FKW, 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 N287 FKW registered?

N287 FKW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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