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P737 PGP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,935 mi
Last recorded79,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 PGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,935 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,609 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 79,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 78,127 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 78,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,086 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,612 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 75,612 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,069 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,532 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 74,532 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,670 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 72,670 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,713 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 68,711 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,808 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2005 52,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 52,530 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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P737 PGP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PGP, 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 PGP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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