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P671 WRU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 WRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 97,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,062 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,223 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 84,773 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 84,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 79,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 76,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,111 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,282 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 58,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,054 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 47,223 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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P671 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P671 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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What year was P671 WRU registered?

P671 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P671 WRU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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