MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,683 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
radiator leaking
brake fluid level low
engine noisey
front anti roll bar link bushes perishing
general underbody corrosion
long handbrake lever travel
n/s/r inner sill holed & corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake fluid level low
engine noisey
front anti roll bar link bushes perishing
general underbody corrosion
long handbrake lever travel
n/s/r inner sill holed & corroded
radiator leaking
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM CENTRE TO CAT JOIN
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM CENTRE TO CAT JOIN
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
slight corrosion n/s door sill
washers n/s inop
n/s o/s rear outer sill starting tocorrode
o/s rear inner s[ll starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s o/s rear outer sill starting tocorrode
o/s rear inner s[ll starting to corrode
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P71 RYF 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 P71 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 P71 RYF registered?
P71 RYF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1996.
Is P71 RYF safe to buy?
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