MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Slight perishing on all tyres and n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
centre/rear section of exhaust getting weak and corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P742 BPH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P742 BPH, 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 P742 BPH registered?
P742 BPH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 1996.
Is P742 BPH safe to buy?
The MOT history for P742 BPH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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