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P362 GKP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,127 mi
Last recorded153,127 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 GKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 153,127 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 153,127 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 144,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside chassis rails

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

slight corrosion to offside and nearside outersills in other places

Fail 22 Sep 2014 144,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside chassis rails

slight corrosion to offside and nearside floor pans

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

slight corrosion to offside and nearside outersills in other places

Pass 11 Nov 2013 144,083 miles

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

Underbody detiorating due to corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2013 144,081 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Underbody detiorating due to corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2012 143,534 miles

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

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

Underbody condition detiorating

Fail 2 Nov 2012 143,530 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Underbody condition detiorating

Pass 14 Nov 2011 139,594 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner contact face.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 129,132 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 119,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 115,774 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 115,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

alot of travel on handbrake lever

smear on wipers

Pass 20 Jul 2007 108,764 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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P362 GKP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P362 GKP, 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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P362 GKP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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