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P761 DOD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,111 mi
Last recorded92,111 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 DOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 92,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 86,101 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 86,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,620 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,850 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,850 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,826 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,979 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 65,979 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,026 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,687 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 60,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,846 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 53,526 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 53,526 miles

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

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 DOD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DOD, 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 DOD registered?

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

Is P761 DOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P761 DOD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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