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P757 VJS

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,895 mi
Last recorded76,895 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 VJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sills starting to corrode. Both sides

Fail 8 Aug 2019 76,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner sills starting to corrode. Both sides

Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,264 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,257 miles

All suspension parts corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 74,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

All suspension parts corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,412 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all (2.4.A.1b)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 73,412 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel all (2.4.A.1b)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 66,879 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 66,879 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,741 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 61,864 miles

Both rear brake discs have corrosion on faces.

Nearside rear sill area has some corrosion.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,864 miles

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

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

Both rear brake discs have corrosion on faces.

Nearside rear sill area has some corrosion.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 59,938 miles

Both rear brake discs quite pitted after wire rushing, advise to renew.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 71,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 57,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,456 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 43,769 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,769 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,262 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 38,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 30,325 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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P757 VJS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P757 VJS, 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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P757 VJS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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