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N26 MBJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,172 mi
Last recorded66,172 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 MBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,172 miles

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

rear of both outer sills corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2016 66,172 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s slow (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear of both outer sills corroding

Pass 22 May 2015 65,887 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

some corrossion to rear of both outer sills

surface corrossion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 16 May 2014 63,710 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 62,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2012 61,071 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 May 2012 61,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2011 60,287 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,047 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2010 56,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2009 53,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,391 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 46,942 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 46,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 43,720 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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N26 MBJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N26 MBJ, 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 N26 MBJ registered?

N26 MBJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 1996.

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