MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,041 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
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))
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
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
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)
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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.
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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?
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