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P46 KWF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 KWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 97,002 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 97,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 May 2014 92,447 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 88,093 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

body has corrosion offside front wheel arch

slight bind nearside front and both rear brakes

slight uneven application rear brakes nearside slower to apply

Fail 20 May 2013 88,015 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

body has corrosion offside front wheel arch

slight bind nearside front and both rear brakes

slight uneven application rear brakes nearside slower to apply

Fail 1 May 2012 83,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 83,254 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 82,096 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake discs very rusty

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 82,076 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs very rusty

front suspensions items rusty

o/s/f tubless valve started to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs very rusty

front suspensions items rusty

o/s/f tubless valve started to perish

Pass 1 Aug 2009 81,998 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 81,879 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 79,848 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,553 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 77,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,260 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 75,243 miles

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

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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P46 KWF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P46 KWF, 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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P46 KWF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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