MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
perishing in tyres
rear rubber fuel pipe perished
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion throughout vehicle
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion throughout vehicle
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P438 DMO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P438 DMO, 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 P438 DMO registered?
P438 DMO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 December 1996.
Is P438 DMO safe to buy?
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