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P741 BRD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,416 mi
Last recorded116,416 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 BRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 116,416 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,786 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 115,781 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal corrosion by rear jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 114,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 112,884 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,718 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 110,641 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 109,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 108,264 miles

offside outer body sill starting to corrode

Fail 22 Dec 2011 105,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 105,568 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 102,007 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 92,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,162 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,906 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 60,692 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge cuts/cracks on outer sidewall offside front tyre

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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P741 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P741 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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What year was P741 BRD registered?

P741 BRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 December 1996.

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