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P691 EOK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,862 mi
Last recorded96,862 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 EOK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,862 miles

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

all tyres age cracking

baffels loose in rear silencer

Fail 15 Feb 2014 96,862 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres age cracking

baffels loose in rear silencer

Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,507 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 91,507 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,527 miles

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 1 Feb 2012 81,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear diff leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,695 miles

BOTH O/S/R AND N/S/R OUTER SILL SECTIONS GETTING WEAK.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 72,695 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH O/S/R AND N/S/R OUTER SILL SECTIONS GETTING WEAK.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED SLIGHTLY.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,534 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 65,534 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,674 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 40,503 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,010 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P691 EOK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P691 EOK, 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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P691 EOK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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