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P326 YPF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,076 mi
Last recorded98,076 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 YPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 98,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 90,059 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 90,059 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,553 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,413 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,056 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 83,055 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,468 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,467 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,043 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,042 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NEAR SIDE REAR BOOT FLOOR CORRODED.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,567 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,561 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake pads half worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 78,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 70,634 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,672 miles

slight rust in both outer sills

some test items hidden by covers and components

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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P326 YPF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P326 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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What year was P326 YPF registered?

P326 YPF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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