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P215 NKH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,559 mi
Last recorded50,559 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 NKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2024 50,556 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,436 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2015 50,392 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 50,370 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,370 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,367 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,367 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,649 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 48,649 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,919 miles

travel in hand brake

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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P215 NKH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P215 NKH, 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 P215 NKH registered?

P215 NKH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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