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VDZ 3868

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,893 mi
Last recorded105,893 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 3868
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,893 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 104,981 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 103,954 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 102,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 102,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 100,453 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 97,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,018 miles

HID headlight bulbs fitted but have no cleaning device

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 96,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

HID headlight bulbs fitted but have no cleaning device

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 95,630 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 95,628 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 95,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 93,120 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 93,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VDZ 3868 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VDZ 3868, 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 VDZ 3868 registered?

VDZ 3868 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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The MOT history for VDZ 3868 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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