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P766 XGK

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

237,873 mi
Last recorded237,873 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 XGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 237,873 miles

Steering/suspension gaiters/bushes deteriorated/perished

Surface corrosion to suspension and brake components.

Fail 12 Jan 2024 237,872 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Suspension/steering bushes/gaiters deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2023 237,527 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 237,416 miles

All tyre worn on the inner edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 235,012 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 235,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 231,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 231,904 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 227,248 miles

All tyres worn on the inner edges

n/s floor to sill corroded

n/s headlamp poor pattern

n/s park brake low effort

Pass 31 Aug 2016 224,082 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 224,082 miles

Offside Front Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 220,431 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on o/side rear sill and wheel arch

Pass 30 Aug 2014 211,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 203,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 196,019 miles

O/side rear brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2011 187,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 178,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 175,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 170,007 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 162,757 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 162,484 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 153,928 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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P766 XGK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P766 XGK, 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 P766 XGK registered?

P766 XGK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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