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P75 BJU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,027 mi
Last recorded138,027 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 138,027 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear chassis rails badly damaged

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside floor pan corroded through but not in a prescribed area

offside rear inner sill coroded through but not in a prescribed area

offside rear wheel arch corroded through

rear subframe corroding

Fail 30 Apr 2013 137,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear number plates loose

front to rear chassis rails badly damaged

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

offside floor pan corroded through but not in a prescribed area

offside rear inner sill coroded through but not in a prescribed area

offside rear wheel arch corroded through

rear subframe corroding

Pass 9 May 2012 129,086 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear arches slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 129,086 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear arches slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

front anti-roll bar bushes perished

Pass 5 Apr 2011 117,528 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2011 117,526 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2010 114,055 miles

both front flexi-brake hoses perishing

dust cover split on nearside front upper balljoint

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside sill corroded at rear

nerarside rear wheelarch corroded

rear brakje discs slightly corroded

rear side to side brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Feb 2010 114,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear side to side brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2008 110,747 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 102,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 102,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 97,783 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

offside rear tyre low

rear coil springs corroded

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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P75 BJU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P75 BJU, 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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P75 BJU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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