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P50 PLG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,172 mi
Last recorded45,172 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 PLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,172 miles

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

front and rear arms corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 45,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear arms corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,501 miles

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

tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,901 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 43,896 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,205 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,607 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,924 miles

corrosion nearside rear floor to sill

Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,299 miles

rear subframe plus rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,747 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 40,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,269 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,673 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 38,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 38,354 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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P50 PLG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P50 PLG, 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 P50 PLG registered?

P50 PLG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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