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P540 NPV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,791 mi
Last recorded87,791 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 NPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,791 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 87,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,899 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 65,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,561 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 33,670 miles

front and rear brake discs minor pitting

Fail 23 Sep 2006 33,670 miles

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

front and rear brake discs minor pitting

Pass 13 Sep 2005 32,253 miles

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

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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P540 NPV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P540 NPV, 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 P540 NPV registered?

P540 NPV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P540 NPV safe to buy?

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