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P233 RHX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,684 mi
Last recorded69,684 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 RHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise corrosion on all steering,brake and suspension related components

minor corrosion on whole underneath of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,428 miles

advise all front and rear steering and suspension related components are all corroded

advise corrosion on front and rear chassis rails

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,252 miles

advise all suspension componants are slightly corroded .

Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,732 miles

advise all suspension componants corroded.

Fail 19 May 2010 68,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2007 68,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,487 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 68,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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P233 RHX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P233 RHX, 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 P233 RHX registered?

P233 RHX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1996.

Is P233 RHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 RHX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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