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P486 NNM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,114 mi
Last recorded96,114 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 NNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 96,114 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,354 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 95,345 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear of the sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,484 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 93,474 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Off side brake pipe fixings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 92,822 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 87,634 miles

front tyres wearing low on outer edge

rear brake pipe corroded to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2006 81,754 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit

front to rear brake pipe corroded to limit

rear brake discs corroded to limit

Pass 21 Nov 2005 73,270 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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P486 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P486 NNM, 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 P486 NNM registered?

P486 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P486 NNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P486 NNM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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