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P668 BVN

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,933 mi
Last recorded90,933 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 BVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,789 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer Sills both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,912 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,402 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 76,631 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 76,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,954 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,739 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,196 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,402 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,014 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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P668 BVN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P668 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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P668 BVN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P668 BVN safe to buy?

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