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P499 RCR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 117,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 116,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 116,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 114,864 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 114,583 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 114,477 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 112,215 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,834 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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P499 RCR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P499 RCR, 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 P499 RCR registered?

P499 RCR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P499 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 RCR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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