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P225 GKM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,408 mi
Last recorded147,408 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 GKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 147,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides chassis crushed

corrosion in n/s/rear inner arch/sill backing panel and o/s/rear inner arch and centre floor/sill backing not yet in prescribed area

non original shocks and springs fitted

outer wheel arches corroded

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2018 144,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides chassis crushed

corrosion in n/s/rear inner arch and front floor not in prescribed area

non original shocks and springs fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 144,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside chassis member damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2016 144,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside chassis member damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 141,162 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 136,700 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 129,180 miles

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

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

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

dents in chassis centre o/s and centre n/s

Fail 30 Oct 2013 129,177 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

dents in chassis centre o/s and centre n/s

Pass 24 Oct 2012 127,565 miles

dents in centre chassis

Fail 24 Oct 2012 127,563 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

dents in centre chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2011 122,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 117,341 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 114,649 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 111,933 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 111,933 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 107,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres are badly perished

Fail 7 Jun 2008 106,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyres are badly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2007 102,518 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 99,280 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 94,754 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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P225 GKM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P225 GKM, 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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P225 GKM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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