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N318 RUT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,231 mi
Last recorded107,231 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 RUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 107,231 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 106,883 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,544 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension has been lowered

Fail 27 Oct 2021 106,544 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody and jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension has been lowered

Pass 8 Apr 2013 102,746 miles

corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension conponents.

corrosion to rear nearside sill

fuel pipes corroding

offside rear brake bind when turned by hand

Pass 22 Mar 2012 102,262 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on all font and rear suspension components but not weakened

exhaust mid box outer sheath incomplete due to corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2011 101,676 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 101,676 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 101,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust centre section outer shield deteriorating

Fail 15 May 2010 101,263 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust centre section outer shield deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2010 101,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust centre section outer shield detriorating

handbrake travel

Pass 9 May 2009 100,280 miles

os/f brake binding

Fail 30 Apr 2009 100,280 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

os/f brake binding

Pass 3 May 2008 99,786 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

front to rear fuel lines starting to corrode

Fail 17 Apr 2008 99,784 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

exhaust slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corode

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 May 2007 98,644 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2006 94,615 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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N318 RUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 N318 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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N318 RUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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