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P781 OYG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,102 mi
Last recorded69,102 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 OYG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all sub-frames corroded

all suspension components corroded

all under side corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 69,094 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all sub-frames corroded

all suspension components corroded

all under side corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,890 miles

all under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,156 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlights stay in upright position does not affect operation

near side front tyre heavily cracked to outer sidewall and in tread area

Fail 6 Mar 2015 67,156 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlights stay in upright position does not affect operation

near side front tyre heavily cracked to outer sidewall and in tread area

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,891 miles

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

headlamps stuck up but working

Fail 12 Apr 2012 66,891 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

headlamps stuck up but working

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,919 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 65,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 64,937 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,236 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 62,798 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 62,798 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 62,356 miles

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

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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P781 OYG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P781 OYG, 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 P781 OYG registered?

P781 OYG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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