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P34 FOB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,744 mi
Last recorded74,744 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 FOB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,744 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,944 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,018 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight brake bind from n/s/r

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Washer bottle bracket broken

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 64,647 miles

Front and rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Tyres cracking in side walls

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,182 miles

Front brake discs corroded

N/s/r tyre perishing

O/s/r tyre perishing

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 64,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded

N/s/r tyre perishing

O/s/r tyre perishing

Rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,999 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 63,990 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,856 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 60,844 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,617 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,104 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 57,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 55,416 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 53,720 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 53,720 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 51,934 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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P34 FOB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P34 FOB, 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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P34 FOB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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