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P745 PGP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 PGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 117,679 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,098 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

rear of both sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 114,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

rear of both sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,737 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 110,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 107,862 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 104,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 100,942 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 100,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 97,164 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 91,851 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 91,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2006 86,884 miles

o/s & n/s outer sill starting to corrode (seatbelt area)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 79,559 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 79,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front 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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P745 PGP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P745 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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What year was P745 PGP registered?

P745 PGP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P745 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P745 PGP shows 15 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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