MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,186 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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