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P75 LRD

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,400 mi
Last recorded123,400 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 LRD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 123,400 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,430 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 120,403 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D Bush insecure (missing a bolt) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Play in lower arm ball joint (May be due to pinch bolt being loose) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering Pipe at rack has signs of slight oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electric window inoprative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edges bald but no cord at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal moist (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edges bald but no cord at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electric window inoprative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edges bald but no cord at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer and inner edges bald but no cord at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor chassis rail damaged but still complete and solid (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 118,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 115,717 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 115,713 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 113,612 miles

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 5 Jan 2015 113,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 6 Feb 2013 104,551 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 93,774 miles

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

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

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

exhaust getting corroded

underbody starting to get corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2012 93,774 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

exhaust getting corroded

underbody starting to get corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 93,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gearbox has a minor oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 92,654 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

offside and nearside front suspension arms corroded not excessive at time of test

offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded not excessive at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,870 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside inner sill/floor corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2009 91,843 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside inner sill/floor corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2008 90,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,966 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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P75 LRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P75 LRD, 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 LRD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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