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P335 WJO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,886 mi
Last recorded95,886 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 WJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,886 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 95,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,478 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills at rear offside has been welded before

surface corrosion on suspension units

Fail 10 Sep 2020 92,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills at rear offside has been welded before

surface corrosion on suspension units

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,163 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside corrosion on outer sill at rear

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 25 May 2018 86,568 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 86,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer door sill (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 78,077 miles

Rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,073 miles

corrosion on front coil springs

corrosion on front suspension components

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,070 miles

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

corrosion on front coil springs

corrosion on front suspension components

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2015 78,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside oil leak

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

corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/r/ coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2014 73,829 miles

General underbody surface corrosion/perishing

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2014 73,829 miles

General underbody surface corrosion/perishing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,722 miles

both sills rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,504 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,610 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 59,372 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,726 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 57,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 56,019 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 54,769 miles

emissions close to limits

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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P335 WJO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P335 WJO, 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 P335 WJO registered?

P335 WJO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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