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P559 KHJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,006 mi
Last recorded123,006 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 KHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 123,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 119,782 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,957 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 115,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 78,730 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,105 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,063 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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P559 KHJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P559 KHJ, 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 P559 KHJ registered?

P559 KHJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P559 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 KHJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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