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P761 AAA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,769 mi
Last recorded116,769 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 AAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 116,769 miles

general under body corroded not excessive

Fail 3 May 2024 116,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under body corroded not excessive

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,216 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 106,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,292 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,270 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 106,936 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 106,786 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,563 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 103,109 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,114 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 88,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 83,119 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,830 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 64,991 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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P761 AAA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P761 AAA, 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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What year was P761 AAA registered?

P761 AAA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P761 AAA safe to buy?

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