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P701 RYL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,810 mi
Last recorded91,810 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 RYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 91,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,007 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 91,007 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,013 miles

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,444 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 79,434 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,060 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 77,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,662 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 73,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,188 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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P701 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P701 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 P701 RYL registered?

P701 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P701 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 RYL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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