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P48 KWF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,653 mi
Last recorded67,653 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 KWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,653 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 67,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,693 miles

outersills corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,639 miles

all suspension bushes deteriorating

front and rear brake pads nearing wear limit

outersills corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,085 miles

front brake discs and pads nearing wear limit

outersills corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2009 59,611 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 59,611 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,147 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,823 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 48,633 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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P48 KWF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P48 KWF, 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 P48 KWF registered?

P48 KWF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P48 KWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 KWF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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