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P473 RUV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,419 mi
Last recorded95,419 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 RUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 95,419 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,741 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 85,259 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage q panel (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate missing faced down, wrong place, sharp edge (6.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door is damaged

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust have slight leak

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,087 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 67,741 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,770 miles

tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,172 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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P473 RUV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P473 RUV, 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 P473 RUV registered?

P473 RUV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P473 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 RUV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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