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P680 PHW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,942 mi
Last recorded79,942 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 PHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,942 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,892 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 78,023 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 76,825 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 75,713 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 75,671 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 72,855 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 69,591 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 66,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 May 2014 66,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,432 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,872 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,872 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General underbody corrosion

Pass 4 May 2011 55,939 miles

both rear seal panels severly corroded but not in the suspension or seatbelt prescribed area

Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,939 miles

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

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

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

both rear seal panels severly corroded but not in the suspension or seatbelt prescribed area

Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,996 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 53,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate is fading slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2009 51,600 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate is fading slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,974 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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P680 PHW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P680 PHW, 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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P680 PHW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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