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P734 YGK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP734 YGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,867 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 84,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 84,432 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 84,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,571 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres cracked in tread pattern

both front wings corroded at sill

Fail 30 Jun 2016 82,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres cracked in tread pattern

both front wings corroded at sill

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,431 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,292 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,735 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,735 miles

front discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,203 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

carrosion on both rear sills

Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,485 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 YGK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P734 YGK, 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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P734 YGK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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