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P49 UPW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,662 mi
Last recorded82,662 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 UPW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2021 82,662 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front All suspension arms corroded

Front Subframe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All suspension arms corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Frame (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,099 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,001 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 78,001 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,031 miles

Slight bind front wheels

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 76,023 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Slight bind front wheels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,691 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 72,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,052 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 69,037 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,670 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,286 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,274 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 53,138 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,166 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 32,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 26,882 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 UPW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P49 UPW, 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 P49 UPW registered?

P49 UPW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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