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P328 YPF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 YPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 95,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,293 miles

underbody corrosion in various places(previous welding repairs)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 92,764 miles

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

underbody corrosion & damage in various places(previous welding repairs)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 89,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 89,196 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 76,993 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 76,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 74,645 miles

oil leaks,all brake discs slight corrosion,coil springs corroded,brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 May 2009 74,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak\all brake discs slight corrosion\coil springs corroded\brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,079 miles

coil springs corroded,chassis damaged

Pass 21 May 2007 58,184 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,700 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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P328 YPF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P328 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 P328 YPF registered?

P328 YPF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P328 YPF safe to buy?

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