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N394 FYD

1996 Mazda MX5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,395 mi
Last recorded229,395 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX5111,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 FYD
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 229,395 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 226,508 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 226,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 224,549 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 224,549 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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N394 FYD is a 1996 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 111,284 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N394 FYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N394 FYD registered?

N394 FYD is a 1996 Mazda MX5, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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