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N327 RNR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,281 mi
Last recorded119,281 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN327 RNR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2017 119,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area into wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner wheel arch to sill area (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area...various places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end into wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Front tyres wearing unevenly / cracking

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

all brake discs corroding

corrosion in various places under car and to suspension components etc ...not yet to excess

Pass 28 Jul 2015 115,287 miles

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

both rear wheel arches bubbling but no sharp edges

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2015 115,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

both rear wheel arches bubbling but no sharp edges

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,817 miles

All tyres cracking

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 110,817 miles

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

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

All tyres cracking

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,281 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2013 100,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 11 May 2012 94,761 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,909 miles

slight weeping rear shockers

Fail 15 Apr 2010 86,903 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

genaral corrosion to suspension and steering parts

Pass 18 Apr 2009 84,231 miles

baffles loose in tail pipe

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 84,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

baffles loose in tail pipe

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 78,212 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 78,210 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 69,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 63,527 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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N327 RNR 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 58.8%.

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 N327 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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N327 RNR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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