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P450 TTG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,585 mi
Last recorded82,585 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 TTG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,585 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

adise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

advise sills starting to corrode

advise underneath starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,585 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

advise sills starting to corrode

advise slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

advise slight corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

advise underneath starting to corrode

Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,279 miles

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and sidewalls cracked

advise rear brake discs starting to corrode and pit

advise underneath starting to corrode

Fail 1 Sep 2010 79,279 miles

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

advise o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and sidewalls cracked

advise rear brake discs starting to corrode and pit

advise underneath starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2009 76,033 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,594 miles

advise underneath starting to corrode

Fail 1 Sep 2008 72,594 miles

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

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

advise underneath starting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2007 67,937 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 67,936 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 63,866 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 63,866 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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P450 TTG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P450 TTG, 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 P450 TTG registered?

P450 TTG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P450 TTG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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