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P44 PAC

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,259 mi
Last recorded118,259 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 PAC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,259 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 117,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 100,716 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 76,931 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 76,931 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 57,593 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 57,245 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,802 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 53,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 53,100 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 53,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PAC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P44 PAC, 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 P44 PAC registered?

P44 PAC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P44 PAC safe to buy?

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