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P740 NFA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,930 mi
Last recorded90,930 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 NFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 90,930 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

shows extensive welded areas underside

Fail 27 May 2020 90,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

shows extensive welded areas underside

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,889 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 81,887 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,049 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 71,049 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,850 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 62,840 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,586 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 55,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,491 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 48,491 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NFA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P740 NFA, 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 NFA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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