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P71 RYF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,683 mi
Last recorded99,683 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 RYF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 99,683 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 99,498 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 92,887 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM CENTRE TO CAT JOIN

Fail 23 May 2012 92,887 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 86,415 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2011 86,216 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,989 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,669 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 79,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,577 miles

slight corrosion n/s door sill

washers n/s inop

Pass 4 Oct 2007 74,643 miles

n/s o/s rear outer sill starting tocorrode

o/s rear inner s[ll starting to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2007 74,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 70,056 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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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.

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