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P58 CBL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,878 mi
Last recorded83,878 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,878 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,176 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wippers split on ends

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills+rear wheelbox showing corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2012 67,620 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills+rear wheelbox showing corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,089 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,362 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Rear tyres starting to perish on outer walls

Under body surface corrosion near & around suspension mounting points

Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,412 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

front and rear chassis surface corrosion.

Fail 5 Dec 2009 61,412 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

front and rear chassis surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,188 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,853 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 43,759 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 35,333 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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P58 CBL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P58 CBL, 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 P58 CBL registered?

P58 CBL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P58 CBL safe to buy?

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