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P545 BBC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,931 mi
Last recorded112,931 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 BBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 112,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

body filler around n/s seat belt anchor place

body filler around o/s seat belt anchor place

front suspension hevily corroded

rear suspension heavily coroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 112,908 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

body filler around n/s seat belt anchor place

body filler around o/s seat belt anchor place

front suspension hevily corroded

rear suspension heavily coroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 112,088 miles

engine oil level is very low.

front brake pads have worn thin.

slight bind from nearside front brake.

there is body filler on sills both side at rear.

underbody is rusty in several places.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 112,016 miles

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

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

engine oil level is very low.

front brake pads have worn thin.

slight bind from nearside front brake.

there is body filler on sills both side at rear.

underbody is rusty in several places.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,289 miles

the exhaust front mounting to the gearbox is partly coroded

the offside rear front to back brakepipe is rusty

the oil level is low

Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

the exhaust front mounting to the gearbox is partly coroded

the offside rear front to back brakepipe is rusty

the oil level is low

Pass 29 Oct 2009 98,624 miles

slight bind from nearside front brake.

there is body filler on sills both sides at rear,so unable to check condition.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 98,599 miles

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

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

slight bind from nearside front brake.

there is body filler on sills both sides at rear,so unable to check condition.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 91,487 miles

body filler on sills both sides at rear.

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls,no cords visible yet.

lots of suspension arms and underbody etc are rusty.

slight bind from nearside front brake.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 91,474 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

body filler on sills both sides at rear.

both rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls,no cords visible yet.

lots of underbody and suspension arms etc are rusty.

slight bind from nearside front brake.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,831 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 86,828 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 84,111 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 84,106 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 83,953 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 80,090 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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P545 BBC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P545 BBC, 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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P545 BBC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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