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P331 LLP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,781 mi
Last recorded92,781 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 LLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 92,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chassis rust present

sill rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,498 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch hydraulic pipe leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch hydraulic pipe leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2014 89,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipes heaviy greased

underside showing signs of corosion

Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

underside showing signs of corosion

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes rusting/wipers split on ends/extensive rusting on underside of vehicle/extensive corrosion to components on underside of vehicle/both outer sills rusting

Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes rusting/wipers split on ends/extensive rusting on underside of vehicle/extensive corrosion to components on underside of vehicle/both outer sills rusting

Pass 19 Jun 2012 85,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front shocker gaiters deterioratig

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

front wipers deteriorating

heavy corrosion to rear subframe

near side rear disc corroded

off side rear inner sill area corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,623 miles

corrosion to o/s sill

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust blow

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

wear to front and rear anti roll bar drop link bushes

wear to n/s/r brake pads

Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,623 miles

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

corrosion to o/s sill

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust blow

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

wear to front and rear anti roll bar drop link bushes

wear to n/s/r brake pads

Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,075 miles

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

damage to windscreen

signs of corrosion to brake discs

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

wear to rear brake pads

Fail 10 Jun 2010 81,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to n/s o/s sills

damage to windscreen

signs of corrosion to brake discs

signs of corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 17 Jun 2009 78,800 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 78,800 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,522 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 71,675 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 71,675 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 68,181 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 68,181 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

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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P331 LLP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P331 LLP, 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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P331 LLP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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