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N307 UEC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,052 mi
Last recorded76,052 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN307 UEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 76,052 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,782 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 74,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear inner driveshaft gator not seated/secured properly but still preventing ingress of dirt

Fail 7 May 2014 74,528 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear inner driveshaft gator not seated/secured properly but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,074 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,247 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 62,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,604 miles

o/s/f tyre walls cracking slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,604 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 44,338 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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N307 UEC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N307 UEC, 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 N307 UEC registered?

N307 UEC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N307 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N307 UEC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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