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N322 PYE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,378 mi
Last recorded116,378 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN322 PYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,378 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 116,378 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

This vehicle has been substantially lowered

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 113,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

This vehicle has been substantially lowered

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,473 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front pipe corroded - no blows

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2017 96,915 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 96,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 82,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,175 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,117 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,847 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 64,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,163 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

dash loose around bonnet release handle

n/s brake pads lower than o/s front ones

rear road springs rusting

small stone chips around screen

under body corrosion starting

very small bind n/s front brake

Pass 6 May 2010 61,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 61,852 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,439 miles

clutch slave cylinder is leaking

tray under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 3 May 2007 49,584 miles

windscreen chipped

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

Pass 11 May 2006 43,407 miles

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

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

cover fitted under the engine area is restricting the view of testable items

offside rear tyre tread has a small cut in the tread and is slightly out of shape

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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N322 PYE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 N322 PYE, 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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N322 PYE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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