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P464 YBB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

121,083 mi
Last recorded121,083 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 YBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,083 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Sills damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2019 121,064 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Sills damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2018 109,241 miles

Both rear sills damaged

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,813 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 95,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing Ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing Ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing Ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering retaining device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Foot well (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Box section (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,448 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake flexie furrules corroded.

all suspension corroded.

chassis corroded.

floors corroded.

fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake flexie furrules corroded.

all suspension corroded.

chassis corroded.

floors corroded.

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,008 miles

Slight movement on n/s/r wheel

Fail 10 Feb 2012 93,873 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body sills corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,404 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 91,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,194 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 90,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 84,159 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR FLOOR CORRODED

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

REAR SUSPENSION CRADLE HEAVILY CORRODED

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 84,159 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR FLOOR CORRODED

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

REAR SUSPENSION CRADLE HEAVILY CORRODED

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 84,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,481 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 81,481 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,372 miles

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

corrosion to nearside outer cill

corrosion to offside outer cill

slight blow from rear section of exhaust

Fail 23 Jul 2007 79,372 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to nearside outer cill

corrosion to offside outer cill

rear section of exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,430 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 75,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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P464 YBB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 P464 YBB, 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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P464 YBB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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