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P498 YFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,107 mi
Last recorded139,107 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 YFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 139,107 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 139,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 137,363 miles

BOTH SIDES OUTER WHEEL ARCH FLAKY RUST

Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,428 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 136,426 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,492 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear outer at lower wheels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 133,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear outer at lower wheels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 131,359 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 131,352 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AND INNER REAR ARCH (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 129,820 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,941 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 127,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 125,990 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 124,164 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 123,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 123,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2011 120,275 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 120,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 118,366 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 115,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 115,668 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 111,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Aug 2008 111,958 miles

advise front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Aug 2007 104,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 94,627 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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P498 YFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P498 YFC, 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 P498 YFC registered?

P498 YFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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