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N340 TDU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1804cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,439 mi
Last recorded105,439 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN340 TDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,804cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,439 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to both subframes

Fail 23 Oct 2015 105,439 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding hand brake (3.7.B.1)

surface corrosion to both subframes

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 105,420 miles

All front suspension bushs and covers perished

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 105,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Allfront suspensiom bushs and rubber covers perished

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 101,301 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 101,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 97,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 91,834 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 91,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 84,730 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,709 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 78,258 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 73,974 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil dipstick broken.

engine oil level was very low

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2005 73,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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N340 TDU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,804cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N340 TDU, 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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N340 TDU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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