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P688 RYL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,844 mi
Last recorded125,844 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 RYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 125,844 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 125,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixings not compatible all four wheels (5.2.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,730 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,202 miles

Front tyres 3mm

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 108,178 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheated. (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both, also blades are split. (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind.

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,234 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper & lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F wiper blade split on outer ends

O/S/R sidelight lens repaired with tape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate poor condition

Rear sub frame corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,233 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint in front of the CAT (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper & lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F wiper blade split on outer ends

O/S/R sidelight lens repaired with tape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate poor condition

Rear sub frame corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate cracked

O/S/R sidelight lens repaired with tape

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure & deteriorated.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,093 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R sidelight lens repaired with tape

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure & deteriorated.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 93,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 92,633 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 92,633 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,020 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,506 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,506 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 82,606 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 82,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 78,868 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 73,665 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 73,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on edges

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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P688 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P688 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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P688 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 1996.

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