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N321 JLH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 JLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2017 89,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear in wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 89,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,492 miles

Brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Front suspension including arms, strut casings and subframe a little corroded

Offside rear shock absorber coated in oil, could be from fitting new spring but I suspect the shock absorber has started to leak

Rear brake pipe at offside hose corroded

Rear suspension including arms, strut casings and subframe a little corroded

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2014 86,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Front suspension including arms, strut casings and subframe a little corroded

Rear brake pipe at offside hose corroded

Rear suspension including arms, strut casings and subframe a little corroded

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,478 miles

front and rear suspension arms have slight corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2012 84,478 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,863 miles

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension arms and rear subframe

Fail 17 Oct 2011 82,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension arms and rear subframe

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,236 miles

nearside offside rear subframe and supension arms slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2009 79,205 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 79,205 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,974 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 73,249 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 73,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,178 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 67,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N321 JLH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N321 JLH, 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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N321 JLH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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