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P48 RUL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,379 mi
Last recorded117,379 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 117,379 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2017 117,297 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 19 Jan 2017 117,297 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 12 Feb 2016 115,511 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 115,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4 SEPARATE BULGES PRESENT (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front TYRE AGED AND CRACKED

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 114,342 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,147 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,029 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 103,158 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 101,344 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 99,595 miles

Buffles lose in rear exhaust box

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 89,650 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 89,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner tread and close to legal limits

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,849 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 78,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RUL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUL, 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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P48 RUL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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