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P455 UGW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,543 mi
Last recorded68,543 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 UGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 68,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,519 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 67,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

many of suspention componants becoming corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 66,314 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,905 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 63,111 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 58,413 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,243 miles

advise front number plate crack on both ends

advise front/n/s tyre on 1.6mm on outter edge

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 UGW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UGW, 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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P455 UGW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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