MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened by steering rack mounts n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
General corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak from engine
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak from engine
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre has cut in side wall but not exposing ply cords
How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?
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N206 VEC is a 1996 Mazda MX5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N206 VEC, 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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N206 VEC is a 1996 Mazda MX5, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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