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P668 WRU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,865 mi
Last recorded101,865 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 WRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,865 miles

sills floor closing / facing subframe arches all corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 101,854 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osr (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr closing (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr floor to sill/ facing (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr sill to floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded osr closing (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)

sills floor closing / facing subframe arches all corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,338 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 90,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,274 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 88,274 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,443 miles

Chassis corroded throughout

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OSR & NSR arches starting to corrode

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 85,443 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Chassis in general underneath is corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OSR & NSR Wheel arches starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,160 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,160 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,136 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,136 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,351 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,918 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 61,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,724 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 45,353 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 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P668 WRU, 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 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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