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N26 OAP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

75,633 mi
Last recorded75,633 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 OAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 75,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,183 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 74,173 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,166 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve

Offside Rear tyre valve

Fail 11 Jul 2018 74,166 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre valve

Offside Rear tyre valve

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,921 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 73,913 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 73,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,427 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 72,689 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 72,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,261 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 72,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,439 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 69,433 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,075 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 63,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,695 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 58,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,798 miles

advise at prtevious test

Fail 23 Aug 2007 53,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,079 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 51,013 miles

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

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

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 OAP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

N26 OAP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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