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P68 RYF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,433 mi
Last recorded167,433 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 RYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 167,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 166,404 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 162,171 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 138,289 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 126,073 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 116,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 108,975 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 108,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 108,275 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2010 108,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 106,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 102,813 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly insecure/adrift

offside front tyre slightly cracked/perished

wheel alignment appears to be out

Fail 1 May 2008 102,813 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front registration plate slightly insecure/adrift

offside front tyre slightly cracked/perished

wheel alignment appears to be out

Pass 27 Feb 2007 95,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,575 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P68 RYF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P68 RYF, 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 P68 RYF registered?

P68 RYF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1996.

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