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N345 PYE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,746 mi
Last recorded111,746 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN345 PYE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 111,746 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 104,818 miles

front and rear discs pitted

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroding not holed both rear inner wheel arches corroding not holed

suspension covered in surface rust

Fail 20 Jun 2011 104,808 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear discs pitted

offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills corroding not holed both rear inner wheel arches corroding not holed

suspension covered in surface rust

Pass 30 Oct 2008 90,297 miles

centre exhaust rubber worn slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2007 79,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,550 miles

light surface scratching to offside of windscreen † †oil leaking from engine † †nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2005 55,777 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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N345 PYE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N345 PYE, 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 N345 PYE registered?

N345 PYE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N345 PYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N345 PYE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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