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P535 GJK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,877 mi
Last recorded136,877 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 GJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 136,877 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 131,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 131,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover bolts (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad earth? (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 120,436 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,966 miles

both outer sills corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,963 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both outer sills corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,931 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 107,976 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,800 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 95,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,180 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 89,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 89,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 84,140 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,332 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,362 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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P535 GJK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P535 GJK, 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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P535 GJK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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