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P470 JNO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,154 mi
Last recorded76,154 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 JNO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 76,154 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 75,757 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 69,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2017 68,681 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the outer shoulder

Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leaks

Fail 29 Nov 2016 61,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,997 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,494 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 34,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,240 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,026 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 30,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,827 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,012 miles

1.engine oil leaks 2.o/s/r tyre wearing low 3.o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,715 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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P470 JNO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P470 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 P470 JNO registered?

P470 JNO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P470 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P470 JNO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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