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N325 RNR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,341 mi
Last recorded83,341 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN325 RNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,341 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,419 miles

corrsion starting on end of offside outer sill

end of exhaust tail pipe missing.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,640 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,076 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,554 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 22,062 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,919 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 21,407 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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N325 RNR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N325 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 N325 RNR registered?

N325 RNR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N325 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N325 RNR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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