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P330 NNM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,416 mi
Last recorded87,416 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 NNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 87,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to inner sill within 30cm (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to inner sill within 30cm (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,385 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,066 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,371 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 77,731 miles

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 73,505 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,393 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 68,619 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 65,313 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P330 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P330 NNM, 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 P330 NNM registered?

P330 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P330 NNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P330 NNM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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