MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,407 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under side of vehicle corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
n/s & o/s outer sills corroded
rear subframe corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front number plate slightly cracked
Coil spring corroded o/s front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer / tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded o/s front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front number plate damaged
front number plate damaged
Coil spring corroded n/s front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak negligible effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak negligible effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak negligible effect (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded n/s front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minimum service brake efficiency only just met
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front number plate damaged
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front and rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s front & both rear (2.7.3)
coil spring corroded n/s front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)
front number plate slightly damaged
rear suspension soft, shock absorbers have minimal effect
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and faded (6.3.1d)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
Minimum service brake and handbrake efficiency only just met
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front number plate slightly damaged
o/s & n/s rear tyres cracked and perished
oil leak
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / chassis (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
Minimum service brake and handbrake efficiency only just met
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front number plate slightly damaged
oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges
corrosion to offside rear outer sill
front number plate damaged
rear brake discs pitted
rear brake pads 75% worn
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s rear spring weak
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N343 OFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 N343 OFC, 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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N343 OFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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