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P322 KMS

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 KMS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,735 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 78,734 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 76,554 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting (2.7.4)

nearside front brake has slight bind

Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,986 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer holed (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,front section (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end [inner section] (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end [outer section] (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush mounting (2.7.4)

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Aug 2016 70,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower fixing (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 68,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed out with prescribed area

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed out with prescribed area

Offside Front 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 14 Aug 2014 66,524 miles

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

all brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

nearside and offside front inner sills corroded and holed

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,952 miles

nearside and offside front inner sills are corroded and holed

Fail 26 Aug 2013 63,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside front inner sills are corroded and holed

offside windscreen wiper is torn

Pass 27 Aug 2012 60,811 miles

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

offside front floor is corroded and holed

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,813 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 57,811 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,546 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 54,636 miles

Corrosion forming on offside rear sill

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 54,635 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion forming on offside rear sill

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,951 miles

Corrosion forming on offside rear sill

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,543 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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P322 KMS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P322 KMS, 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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P322 KMS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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