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N319 RNR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN319 RNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,359 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 80,359 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 70,617 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 66,266 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 66,247 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 62,828 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 62,825 miles

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

There is corrosion present, in both of side and †near side rear sill panels.

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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N319 RNR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N319 RNR, 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 N319 RNR registered?

N319 RNR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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