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P740 BRD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,222 mi
Last recorded109,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 BRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 109,222 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 109,222 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,782 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 102,779 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 102,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 100,976 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 99,093 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 97,704 miles

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

Front exhaust pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking - should be replaced

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre cracking - should be replaced

Pass 5 Feb 2013 95,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 91,298 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,637 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,103 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 80,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 76,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 71,407 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 70,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 70,850 miles

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

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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P740 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P740 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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P740 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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