MOT Status
ValidMileage
71,017 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to both rear outer sills
exhaust system corroded
surface corrosion to suspension components
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
nearside front tyre 3mm and perishing
nearside rear tyre 2mm and perishing. (strong advise)
offside front tyre perishing
offside rear tyre 3mm and perishing
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Number plate slightly deteriorated, but not likely to be misread
Nearside Rear sill starting to corrode
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
front and rear brake discs corroded
offside and nearside rear brake pads worn
offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and front brake pads worn low
offside and nearside rear brake discs worn, corroded and pitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside and nearside front brake discs corroded and front brake pads worn low
offside and nearside rear brake discs worn, corroded and pitted
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P552 SDL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 SDL, 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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P552 SDL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P552 SDL safe to buy?
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