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P248 JNC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,717 mi
Last recorded91,717 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 JNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 91,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 80,910 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,718 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,602 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,256 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 59,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 56,675 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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P248 JNC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P248 JNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P248 JNC registered?

P248 JNC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P248 JNC safe to buy?

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