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XIL 6480

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,747 mi
Last recorded106,747 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 6480
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 100,726 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 97,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,768 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 85,708 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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XIL 6480 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XIL 6480, 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 XIL 6480 registered?

XIL 6480 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is XIL 6480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 6480 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XIL 6480 have outstanding finance?

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