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P687 CRM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,145 mi
Last recorded34,145 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 CRM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,145 miles

n/s/r shocker damp/slight leak

rear side to side brake pipe slightly corroded in places

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,008 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 33,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,534 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,629 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,496 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 30,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,883 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 29,883 miles

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

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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P687 CRM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P687 CRM, 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 P687 CRM registered?

P687 CRM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P687 CRM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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