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P325 PBM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,041 mi
Last recorded63,041 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 PBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2020 63,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tyres perrished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 62,318 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,731 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,133 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 56,133 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,795 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,196 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,933 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,544 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,235 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,105 miles

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

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

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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P325 PBM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P325 PBM, 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 P325 PBM registered?

P325 PBM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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