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P33 JSR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,717 mi
Last recorded81,717 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 JSR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 81,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 81,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,768 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,896 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,563 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 66,512 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 61,797 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,035 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 58,369 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,267 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,603 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,022 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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P33 JSR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P33 JSR, 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 P33 JSR registered?

P33 JSR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P33 JSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P33 JSR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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