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P565 KHJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,057 mi
Last recorded119,057 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 KHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,057 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner seal corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 119,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear inner seal corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 116,296 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded front to rear

exhaust heat shield rattles

rear subframe is corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 116,020 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,510 miles

front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s track rod end gaiter slightly perished

o/s/f top balljoint gaiter slightly perished

signs of corrosion to rear anti roll bar

slight bulge on n/s/r tyre inner wall

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2016 104,343 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 98,411 miles

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,411 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,313 miles

Both front springs corroded

Both front wiper blades split

O/S/R outer sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 91,747 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 91,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,038 miles

Both rear outer door sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 88,991 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Both rear outer door sills corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 86,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 84,427 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 80,750 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,140 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 60,571 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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P565 KHJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P565 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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P565 KHJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 1996.

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