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P664 OET

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,508 mi
Last recorded131,508 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP664 OET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 131,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 131,058 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 127,820 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.nearside front tyre feathered on inner edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 118,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 102,834 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 102,834 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 97,364 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 OET is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P664 OET, 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 OET registered?

P664 OET is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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