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P49 YEU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,618 mi
Last recorded133,618 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 133,618 miles

o/s and n/s/r wings rusty on lower edges

Pass 28 Mar 2018 129,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not to hole

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not to hole

Pass 18 Mar 2017 129,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not to hole

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not to hole

Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded not to hole

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded not to hole

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,782 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 125,782 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 123,579 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 122,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 115,922 miles

both centre chassie rails distorted

Fail 25 Mar 2010 115,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both centre chassie rails distorted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrision to n/s outter seal

Fail 29 Jul 2008 95,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,007 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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P49 YEU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P49 YEU registered?

P49 YEU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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