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P316 XRU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 XRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,954 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

all rear suspension parts slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn slightly more on inside and slightly uneven and slightly perished

n/s front chassis slight bent

Fail 1 Sep 2011 94,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

all rear suspension parts slightly corroded

both rear tyres worn slightly more on inside and slightly uneven and slightly perished

n/s front chassis slight bent

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,924 miles

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

brake pipes corroding

corrosion appearing on vehicle underside

front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

front drop-link bushes perished and worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

rear of n/s outer door sill corroding

slight oil leak from engine

suspension coil springs corroded

windscreen cracked outside n/s swept area

Fail 26 Aug 2009 93,924 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

brake pipes corroding

corrosion appearing on vehicle underside

front and rear anti-roll bars corroded

front drop-link bushes perished and worn

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm)

rear of n/s outer door sill corroding

slight oil leak from engine

suspension coil springs corroded

windscreen cracked outside n/s swept area

Pass 21 Aug 2008 93,052 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread depths getting low on inner edges (both 2mm)

n/s/f indicator has condensation behind lens

o/s/f indicator/sidelight unit partially insecure

rear of n/s outer door sill corroding

wiper rubbers slightly worn

Fail 11 Aug 2008 93,052 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres tread depths getting low on inner edges (both 2mm)

n/s/f indicator has condensation behind lens

o/s/f indicator/sidelight unit partially insecure

rear of n/s outer door sill corroding

wiper rubbers slightly worn

Fail 16 Jul 2007 89,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front of o/s outer door sill corroded (hole)

outer edge of o/s floorpan severely corroded (holes) (near door sills)

rear of n/s outer door sill beginning to corrode

rear of o/s outer door sill beginning to corrode

rear subframe/suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2007 89,700 miles

front of o/s outer door sill corroded (hole)

outer edge of o/s floorpan severely corroded (holes) (near door sills)

rear of n/s outer door sill beginning to corrode

rear of o/s outer door sill beginning to corrode

rear subframe/suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2006 84,744 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 84,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

filler in o/s rear sill

steering stiff

Pass 4 Aug 2005 75,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

vehicle underside becoming generally rusty

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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P316 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P316 XRU, 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 P316 XRU registered?

P316 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P316 XRU safe to buy?

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