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P468 PUG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,450 mi
Last recorded104,450 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 PUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 104,450 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 94,795 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,016 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,667 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 85,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 81,004 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 72,111 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 61,827 miles

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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P468 PUG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P468 PUG, 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 P468 PUG registered?

P468 PUG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P468 PUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P468 PUG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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