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P49 JHL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,585 mi
Last recorded47,585 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 JHL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 47,585 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 47,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch next to top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both sides, bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides band of corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion ,most suspension components

Fail 8 Jun 2023 47,154 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both sides, bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides band of corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r, o/s/f, n/s/f perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion ,most suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2022 46,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2022 46,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 46,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached shock top bolt sheared (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 44,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,957 miles

Heavy corrosion / hole in NSR sill section but not within a prescribed area

Fail 13 Jul 2015 43,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front windcsreen washers inefficient

Heavy corrosion / hole in NSR sill section but not within a prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2014 37,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,995 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 32,995 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 31,920 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 31,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 31,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,496 miles

advanced under body corrosion

both sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,179 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 27,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,306 miles

offside front and both rear tyres showing sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2006 24,971 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 23,675 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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P49 JHL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P49 JHL, 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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P49 JHL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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