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P585 OBJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,968 mi
Last recorded70,968 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 OBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,968 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 70,843 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,823 miles

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

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

advise front brake pads 60% worn approx

advise n/s/f wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,749 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,695 miles

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

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

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 70,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wrong battery fitted in boot - loose

Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,500 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wrong battery fitted in boot - loose

Pass 11 Aug 2014 68,775 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,289 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,851 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,763 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,436 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,023 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 43,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 38,123 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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P585 OBJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P585 OBJ, 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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P585 OBJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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