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N329 CKN

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,406 mi
Last recorded184,406 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 CKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 184,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 177,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 168,361 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 168,361 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 158,083 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 157,830 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 147,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 133,420 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 133,394 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 118,334 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 118,269 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,017 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 92,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,891 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 89,891 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 83,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 79,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads look low

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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N329 CKN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N329 CKN, 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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N329 CKN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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