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P737 BRD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,191 mi
Last recorded42,191 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 BRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 42,156 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2014 42,147 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

centre rear view mirror missing,has nearside and offside

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,075 miles

centre rear view mirror missing

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 42,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

centre rear view mirror missing

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Fail 23 May 2008 37,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both outer sills have signs of corrosion and some filler but no problems under finger pressure so benefit of doubt given to presenter of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2008 37,452 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both outer sills have signs of corrosion and some filler but no problems under finger pressure so benefit of doubt given to presenter of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2007 32,459 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 32,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre weaing inner edge

slight corrosion to offside outer door sill at rear.

small corrosion hole in nearside outer sill at rear.

Pass 23 May 2006 29,495 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit.

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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P737 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P737 BRD, 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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P737 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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