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N32 JLP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,982 mi
Last recorded77,982 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN32 JLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake decel test due to LSD

vehicle lowered

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,600 miles

slight brake judder

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,461 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 66,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,769 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,964 miles

front anti rollbar links bushes perished

rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 58,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,631 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 54,156 miles

auxi belt noisy

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar links bushes perished

surface rust o/s/r to outer sill

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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N32 JLP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N32 JLP, 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 N32 JLP registered?

N32 JLP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N32 JLP safe to buy?

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