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P43 JHL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,426 mi
Last recorded85,426 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,426 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,215 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,211 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,345 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,406 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 62,492 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 61,731 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,176 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 47,549 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 41,723 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 40,917 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 33,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,914 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 30,913 miles

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

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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P43 JHL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P43 JHL, 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 P43 JHL registered?

P43 JHL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P43 JHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 JHL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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