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P327 POY

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,295 mi
Last recorded98,295 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 POY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 98,295 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,554 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 95,554 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 90,742 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 89,810 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,810 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,851 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 85,226 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 85,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,012 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 81,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 78,495 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 73,815 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 73,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 70,720 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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P327 POY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P327 POY, 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 P327 POY registered?

P327 POY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P327 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P327 POY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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