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N339 NFB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,675 mi
Last recorded80,675 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN339 NFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 May 2019 80,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 79,522 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 77,692 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 74,776 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 72,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,428 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 66,227 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear brake discs slightly worn

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside rear tyre worn down to the legal limit

Offside front tyre worn down to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre worn down to the legal limit

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,406 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 62,284 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,410 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 52,824 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 48,182 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 45,413 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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N339 NFB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N339 NFB, 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 N339 NFB registered?

N339 NFB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N339 NFB safe to buy?

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