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P759 BPJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,443 mi
Last recorded111,443 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 BPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 111,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sill have been repaired by welding

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r floor rusted and holed not in prescribed area

rust forming on rear suspension

some wear to rear discs

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,832 miles

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Fail 23 Jul 2010 101,832 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 15 Jul 2009 87,257 miles

n/s & o/s chassis rails damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2009 86,410 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

n/s & o/s chassis rails damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,452 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,546 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 6 Jul 2006 44,678 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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P759 BPJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P759 BPJ, 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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P759 BPJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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