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P372 JRV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,286 mi
Last recorded100,286 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 JRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 100,286 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,278 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 99,580 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,056 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 99,056 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,695 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 92,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,060 miles

corrosion on floor to sills borderline.

corrosion on nearside outer sill.

corrosion on suspesion parts.

Pass 18 May 2009 90,229 miles

corrosion on floor to sills.

corrosion on front subframe borderline in places.

corrosion on front suspension arms borderline in places.

corrosion on outer sills borderline in places.

corrosion on rear subframe borderline in places.

damage to offside front chassis rails borderline in places

welded repairs borderline.

Fail 5 May 2009 90,055 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrosion on floor to sills borderline in places.

corrosion on front subframe borderline in places.

corrosion on front suspension arms borderline in places.

corrosion on outer sills.

corrosion on rear subframe borderline in places.

damage to offside chassis rail borderline in places.

Pass 15 May 2008 84,947 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 84,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,739 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 81,363 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 76,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 75,707 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 75,546 miles

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

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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P372 JRV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P372 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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P372 JRV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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