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N96 PYS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

217,665 mi
Last recorded217,665 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN96 PYS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 217,665 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 217,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 31 May 2011 211,434 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 202,179 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2009 190,838 miles

import size nunber plates fitted

Pass 16 May 2008 181,281 miles

surface rust to both rear outer sills

Pass 8 May 2007 170,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 155,188 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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N96 PYS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 N96 PYS, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N96 PYS registered?

N96 PYS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is N96 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N96 PYS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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