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N304 PYE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,021 mi
Last recorded136,021 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 PYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 136,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 136,021 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 127,943 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 127,942 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 127,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension bed and arms corroded

steel brake pipe across rear corroded

steel brake pipe to osf flexy corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2011 120,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 120,517 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 119,995 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 119,987 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 116,154 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2009 116,154 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 109,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 101,146 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

osr outer sill weak

Pass 10 Jun 2006 96,427 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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N304 PYE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N304 PYE, 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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N304 PYE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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