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P44 CAM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,187 mi
Last recorded83,187 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 CAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,187 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,002 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 73,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,702 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,092 miles

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,597 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 64,597 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,114 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,450 miles

Underneath vehicle rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,732 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 48,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Underside of vehicle very rusty

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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P44 CAM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P44 CAM, 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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P44 CAM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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