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P687 RYL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 RYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,501 miles

front brake discs slight warped

front brake imbalance close to limit

front tyres worn on edges[raised tread]

n/s & o/s/r outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2011 115,682 miles

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 25 Sep 2010 111,750 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f shock damp

sligth cuts in o/s/f tyer

Fail 1 Oct 2009 106,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,641 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 104,697 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake slight bind

Fail 21 Oct 2008 104,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 22 Oct 2007 100,267 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 100,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 78,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 57,694 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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P687 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P687 RYL, 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 RYL registered?

P687 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P687 RYL safe to buy?

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