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P710 WAA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,166 mi
Last recorded146,166 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP710 WAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2020 146,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheel arch both side at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 145,827 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Aug 2016 145,819 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill, marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Apr 2015 142,588 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coolant leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 142,581 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coolant leak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 141,362 miles

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

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

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)

o/s/r floor pan damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2014 141,362 miles

o/s/r floor pan damaged

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

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 22 Aug 2011 135,086 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 128,365 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted.

Front to rear brake pipes are rusty, rear brake pipes are rusty.

Fuel pipe is rusty.

O/S/R tyre worn low.

Oil leak

Under side of the vehicle is very rusty.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 128,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front and rear brake discs are slightly pitted.

Front to rear brake pipes are rusty, rear brake pipes are rusty to.

Fuel pipe is rusty.

O/S/R tyre worn low.

Oil leak

Under side of vehicle is rusty.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 127,002 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 126,985 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 108,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 93,699 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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P710 WAA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P710 WAA, 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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P710 WAA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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