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P664 BVN

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,036 mi
Last recorded96,036 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 BVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 96,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 94,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 94,455 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 92,597 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brakes uneven

rust on sills +under sills +floors +inner wings +chassis

Fail 18 Jul 2012 92,421 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brakes uneven

rust on sills +under sills +floors +inner wings +chassis

Pass 25 Jun 2011 87,868 miles

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

rust on o/s outer sills +under sills +under body rust

Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,850 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rust on o/s outer sills +under sills +under body rust

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,801 miles

warp on o/s/f brake

Fail 20 Jul 2010 82,768 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

warp on o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Jun 2009 80,838 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,813 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 64,517 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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P664 BVN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P664 BVN, 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 P664 BVN registered?

P664 BVN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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