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N312 RUT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,159 mi
Last recorded127,159 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN312 RUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 127,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,448 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre&rear boxes (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,387 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,774 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 113,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 112,677 miles

general corrosion appearing around inner&outer sill areas.

Fail 16 May 2013 112,659 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bolt missing from offside rear tie bar

floor sills and chassis rusty and weak

front brake discs rusty and worn

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 19 May 2012 110,782 miles

both number plates in poor condition

both rear tyres just legal

front brake discs worn badly

Fail 18 May 2012 110,782 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both number plates in poor condition

both rear tyres just legal

front brake discs worn badly

rear brake discs very rusty and worn

rear brake pads very low

Pass 20 May 2011 105,906 miles

all brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

front brake discs very rusty and worn

Fail 20 May 2011 105,906 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

front brake discs very rusty and worn

Pass 25 May 2010 103,109 miles

exhaust rusty and weak

floor and chassis rusty

front brake pads very low

rear brake discs rusty and worn badly

sills very rusty and weak

Fail 18 May 2010 103,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rusty and weak

floor and chassis rusty

front brake pads very low

rear brake discs rusty and worn badly

sills very rusty and weak

Pass 8 May 2009 99,376 miles

cat very slow to respond

Pass 14 May 2008 94,599 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 94,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2007 88,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall split badly

outer sills very rusty and weak

Pass 16 May 2007 88,874 miles

nearside front tyre side wall split badly

outer sills very rusty and weak

Pass 19 May 2006 83,043 miles

tappets noisey

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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N312 RUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N312 RUT, 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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N312 RUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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