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P47 CUX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,186 mi
Last recorded113,186 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 CUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 113,186 miles

Front Wheels slightly difficult to turn by hand.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel difficult to turn by hand, but no binding detected on roller test.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre valves perishing.

Fail 12 May 2017 113,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Wheels slightly difficult to turn by hand.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel difficult to turn by hand, but no binding detected on roller test.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre valves perishing.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 112,717 miles

areas of this vehicle are in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test

brake pipe front to rear is starting to corrode, difficulty in assessing due to corrosion going behind mounting clips, recommend further attention

brake pipe to offside front flex is starting to corrode

clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

exhaust corroding and leaking slightly

exhaust tail pipe missing, still able to carry out emission test, recommend replacment

front shock absorbers are damp

front suspension ball joint dust boots are starting to perish

fuel pipes are starting to corrode

rear outer wheel arches are starting to corrode

slight bind from rear brakes

tyre valve stems are starting to perish

Fail 4 Sep 2013 112,717 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

areas of this vehicle are in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test

brake pipe front to rear is starting to corrode, difficulty in assessing due to corrosion going behind mounting clips, recommend further attention

brake pipe to offside front flex is starting to corrode

clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

exhaust corroding and leaking slightly

exhaust tail pipe missing, still able to carry out emission test, recommend replacment

front shock absorbers are damp

front suspension ball joint dust boots are starting to perish

fuel pipes are starting to corrode

rear outer wheel arches are starting to corrode

slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2010 106,337 miles

Brake and fuel pipes to rear starting to corrode

Brake pipe to offside front starting to corrode

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front brakes binding slightly

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Valve stems on all wheels perishing

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension brake and body components

Fail 4 Jun 2010 106,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery flat

Brake and fuel pipes to rear starting to corrode

Brake pipe to offside front starting to corrode

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front brakes binding slightly

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Valve stems on all wheels perishing

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on chassis, suspension brake and body components

Fail 29 Jul 2009 106,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 102,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 95,419 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 95,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 89,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

RH OUTER SILL CORRODED AT REAR

Pass 18 Jan 2006 84,528 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 84,524 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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P47 CUX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P47 CUX, 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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P47 CUX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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