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P732 RYG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,949 mi
Last recorded157,949 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 RYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 157,949 miles

Front and rear suspension components getting very rusty rear sub-frame getting rusty.

Off side inner sill getting rusty at rear

Fail 27 Nov 2020 157,949 miles

Front and rear suspension components getting very rusty rear sub-frame getting rusty.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Off side inner sill getting rusty at rear

Pass 2 May 2019 154,974 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 154,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 149,704 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 149,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 142,413 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 134,019 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,933 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 94,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 87,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 87,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,662 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 78,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,832 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 70,368 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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P732 RYG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P732 RYG, 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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P732 RYG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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