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P35 GML

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,503 mi
Last recorded108,503 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 GML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

nearside front shock absorber showing traces of oil leak

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 108,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

nearside front shock absorber showing traces of oil leak

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,900 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,337 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded on the faces

Pass 9 May 2013 91,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on the edges and perished

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 91,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on the edges and perished

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,771 miles

All brake discs starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 82,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,545 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 69,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 68,204 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded inner sill intact

Pass 3 Jun 2005 66,683 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 66,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 GML is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GML, 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 GML registered?

P35 GML is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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