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N332 RUT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,238 mi
Last recorded85,238 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN332 RUT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,238 miles

n/s and o/s sills and sill to floor weak in places due to corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Fail 6 Jul 2021 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads are worn down below minimum requirements due to a partly seized brake caliper (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s sills and sill to floor weak in places due to corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 23 Jun 2020 84,843 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced due to corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced due to corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 84,837 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner & outer pads look low

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill has been repaired but starting to corrode

Offside Rear sill has been repaired but starting to corrode

Fail 30 Apr 2019 84,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear sill has been repaired but starting to corrode

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear sill has been repaired but starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2018 83,473 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 82,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside font washer jet partially blocked

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 81,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,484 miles

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

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

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

nearside /offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside/offside washer jets partially blocked

tempoary repair to front number plate

Fail 27 Apr 2015 79,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside /offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside/offside washer jets partially blocked

tempoary repair to front number plate

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,600 miles

Slight leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 3 May 2013 75,874 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn on edges

nearside front brake slightly binding

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 8 May 2012 74,312 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 72,467 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 72,456 miles

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,221 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 70,221 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,433 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 68,433 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,541 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 66,529 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 64,535 miles

Advise O/S/R tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 2 May 2006 62,426 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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N332 RUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N332 RUT, 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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N332 RUT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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