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P455 JNO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,879 mi
Last recorded99,879 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 JNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on offside front floor/sill

corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe

front & rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished & splitting

front & rear sub frames corroded

front suspension upper & lower arm corroded & bushes worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front chassis has been repaired

offside rear inner sill has been repaired

oil leaks engine area

Fail 28 Jun 2019 99,813 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on offside front floor/sill

corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe

front & rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished & splitting

front & rear sub frames corroded

front suspension upper & lower arm corroded & bushes worn

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front chassis has been repaired

offside rear inner sill has been repaired

oil leaks engine area

Pass 21 Jul 2018 97,285 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,669 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 88,669 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,142 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 83,957 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 29 Jul 2009 83,957 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 79,372 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 76,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,749 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 72,749 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P455 JNO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P455 JNO, 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 P455 JNO registered?

P455 JNO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P455 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 JNO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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