MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,566 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Dampness under brake fluid resevoir
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in front track rods
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Dampness under brake fluid resevoir
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Play in front track rods
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to offside rear sill area
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipes corroded
Heavy corrosion on both side sills
N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rev counter not working
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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N30 RKR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 N30 RKR, 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 N30 RKR registered?
N30 RKR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N30 RKR safe to buy?
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