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P489 OBM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,749 mi
Last recorded77,749 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 OBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,749 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,707 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 77,441 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 77,441 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 77,193 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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P489 OBM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P489 OBM, 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 P489 OBM registered?

P489 OBM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P489 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 OBM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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