MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,488 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge split in sidewall also (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre splitting
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge split in sidewall also (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre splitting
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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P789 KRW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P789 KRW, 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 P789 KRW registered?
P789 KRW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1996.
Is P789 KRW safe to buy?
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