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P598 OFA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

44,581 mi
Last recorded44,581 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP598 OFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all x4 (3.5.1g)

excess corrosion on sills

Fail 27 Apr 2016 44,581 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osr (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all x4 (3.5.1g)

excess corrosion on sills

Fail 23 Apr 2016 44,557 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,578 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 37,578 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 37,401 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,401 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,060 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 32,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,139 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,827 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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P598 OFA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P598 OFA, 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 P598 OFA registered?

P598 OFA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P598 OFA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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