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P772 CAO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,272 mi
Last recorded86,272 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 CAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,272 miles

headlamps different

Pass 16 Jun 2006 85,644 miles

headlights are not a matched pair

nsf washer tube leaking under bonnet

Fail 14 Jun 2006 85,644 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S washer tube leaking under bonnet.

headlights are not matched pair O/S halogen bulb , N/S sealed beam unit bulb.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 78,151 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 78,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

BATTERY INSECURE

CHARGING WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE POOR RUNNING [LUMPY]

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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P772 CAO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P772 CAO, 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 P772 CAO registered?

P772 CAO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P772 CAO safe to buy?

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