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P352 JRV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

146,772 mi
Last recorded146,772 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 JRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 135,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 134,128 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear suspension low

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,753 miles

Front front wipers split but clearing

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2016 113,021 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 113,021 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 99,537 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 97,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 97,696 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,321 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 97,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 93,989 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 93,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 88,697 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2010 88,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,709 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,455 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 79,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 76,708 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 76,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 72,142 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 72,142 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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P352 JRV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P352 JRV, 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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P352 JRV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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