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P734 LJB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,114 mi
Last recorded134,114 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 LJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 134,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 129,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Knock within steering rack

Raer suspension in a rusted condition

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 124,330 miles

Advise front registration plate slightly deteriated.

Advise rear fog lamp dull.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 118,906 miles

Appears to be slight movement starting at N/S/R w/bearing

Front and rear suspension components and subframes getting abit corroded slightly

Front b/discs getting abit corroded at inner face edges

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R outer sill area getting corroded

Rear inner b/pads appear very low

Fail 5 Jul 2008 118,788 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight movement starting at N/S/R w/bearing

Front and rear suspension components and subframes getting abit corroded slightly

Front b/discs getting abit corroded at inner face edges

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R outer sill area getting corroded

Rear inner b/pads appear very low

Pass 16 Jun 2007 110,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 105,866 miles

Front discs appear worn.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 106,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake pads appear to be worn

steering column/rack noisey on operation- no play found

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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P734 LJB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P734 LJB, 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 P734 LJB registered?

P734 LJB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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