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P746 PLO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,966 mi
Last recorded91,966 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 PLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,966 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 91,030 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 79,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 72,960 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 72,950 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,347 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 69,347 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 63,833 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 63,799 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 60,217 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 55,412 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 55,338 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 50,233 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 46,030 miles

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

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

Rear discs corroded.

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,594 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2009 41,766 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 41,461 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 41,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 38,564 miles

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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P746 PLO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P746 PLO, 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 P746 PLO registered?

P746 PLO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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