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P695 ROU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP695 ROU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,816 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,769 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 85,386 miles

owner has small biceps

Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,336 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,132 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 73,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,898 miles

slight corrision on both sill end outer

Pass 1 Apr 2015 72,276 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 72,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,079 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 70,076 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 64,407 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,266 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,668 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 52,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,528 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,142 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside wiper blade split

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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P695 ROU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P695 ROU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P695 ROU registered?

P695 ROU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is P695 ROU safe to buy?

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