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P357 KWC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,963 mi
Last recorded53,963 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 KWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,824 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,030 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 32,893 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,893 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 32,436 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,847 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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P357 KWC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P357 KWC, 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 P357 KWC registered?

P357 KWC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P357 KWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P357 KWC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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