MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
front anti-roll bar bushes perished
n/s/f tyre worn on edge
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
rear arches slightly corroded
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
Battery insecure
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Battery insecure
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
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
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)
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)
brake pedal rubber worn
offside rear tyre low
rear coil springs corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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