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P552 KFM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,553 mi
Last recorded120,553 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 KFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,553 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 113,365 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 113,361 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 110,469 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,649 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,337 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 96,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill [APPROX 12" long] (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill[approx 7"long] (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,603 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 90,601 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 79,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,620 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,404 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 66,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 63,426 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 63,426 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P552 KFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P552 KFM, 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 P552 KFM registered?

P552 KFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P552 KFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 KFM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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