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P232 RBK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,312 mi
Last recorded130,312 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 130,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near seat belt anchorage (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe weld (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,784 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 123,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2015 115,225 miles

Near side front brake appears to have overheated

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

Off side rear sill corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 110,086 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 110,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 106,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 103,014 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 102,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 101,015 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 101,015 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 96,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked slightly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2010 96,246 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked slightly

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2009 86,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp holed

Pass 14 Mar 2008 66,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,901 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 48,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P232 RBK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P232 RBK, 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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P232 RBK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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