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N331 CKN

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,058 mi
Last recorded58,058 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 CKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,058 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 57,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill and lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 57,791 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 57,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,605 miles

Front Lower both outer sills corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil low

Pass 27 Jul 2018 57,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 56,609 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,258 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 56,258 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,075 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,075 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,408 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,306 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 48,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,616 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 45,245 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,867 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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N331 CKN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N331 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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N331 CKN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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