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P35 EOJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,847 mi
Last recorded90,847 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 EOJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,094 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,907 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 80,907 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,864 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,315 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,315 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,426 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 76,426 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 73,547 miles

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 68,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 63,366 miles

near side and off side rear outer sills starting to corrode

off side hand brake efficiency low

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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P35 EOJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P35 EOJ, 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 P35 EOJ registered?

P35 EOJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P35 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P35 EOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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