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P54 RUL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,721 mi
Last recorded92,721 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 RUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 92,721 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,488 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,967 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,426 miles

under vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 87,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,905 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 84,898 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,173 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,960 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,338 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,810 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 78,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 73,606 miles

rear exhaust mountings corroded .

Pass 22 May 2009 70,903 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 70,871 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,595 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,595 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 66,370 miles

front brake pad shims rubbing on discs

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,017 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 62,257 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 62,257 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P54 RUL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P54 RUL, 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 P54 RUL registered?

P54 RUL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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