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P473 YFX

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 YFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,497 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Signs of surface corrosion throughout the under side of the vehicle.

Fail 19 Jul 2019 86,497 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Signs of surface corrosion throughout the under side of the vehicle.

Fail 25 Aug 2018 86,495 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake just making efforts

Fail 11 Feb 2017 84,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,493 miles

rear outer sills rusted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive test not completed[readings off scale] (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear outer sills rusted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,517 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,517 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 57,835 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,920 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 48,649 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,915 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 40,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 36,076 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 36,076 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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 YFX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 P473 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

P473 YFX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1996.

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