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P546 XWS

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,041 mi
Last recorded117,041 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 117,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 93,094 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 93,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,238 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 83,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 83,132 miles

Brake bind offside front

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside and offside sills corroded and becoming weak

Underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Underside vehicle corroded in places

Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,601 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r and n/s/f slight brake bind

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake pads worn low

under side of vehicle various components corrosion set in

Pass 31 Jul 2007 79,268 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 17 Jul 2006 72,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 62,652 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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P546 XWS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P546 XWS, 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 P546 XWS registered?

P546 XWS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P546 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P546 XWS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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