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P471 YBB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,416 mi
Last recorded117,416 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 YBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2011 117,416 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 113,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 105,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 12 Dec 2007 101,050 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 101,026 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 96,285 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 92,658 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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P471 YBB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P471 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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What year was P471 YBB registered?

P471 YBB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P471 YBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P471 YBB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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