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P314 YPF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,816 mi
Last recorded109,816 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 YPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,816 miles

Advise corrosion forming at rear ends of outer bodysills

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelt removed ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 109,673 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seatbelt removed ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,643 miles

Advise handbrake travel becoming long

Fail 1 Jun 2016 106,577 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken not locking into position to hold rear brakes on (3.1.5)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 58% (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part or incorrect routing fouling on tyre and lower arm (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,818 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 99,312 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2014 99,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 92,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2013 91,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2012 83,825 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2012 83,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2011 77,590 miles

wiper blades becoming smeary.

Pass 24 May 2010 67,909 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 60,021 miles

Corrosion appearing on n/s and o/s outer rear sill panels

Fail 7 May 2009 60,021 miles

Corrosion appearing on n/s and o/s outer rear sill panels

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

Pass 17 May 2008 51,844 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 45,615 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 44,886 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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P314 YPF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P314 YPF, 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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P314 YPF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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