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P79 NNM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,001 mi
Last recorded85,001 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 NNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 85,001 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 79,173 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 78,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,904 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 74,887 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/f tyre perishing slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer rear n/s sill Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [5.2.6]

Fail 8 Aug 2014 72,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/s/f tyre perishing slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 69,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,173 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,435 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,036 miles

advise:rear no.plate

Fail 21 Aug 2009 56,036 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

advise:rear no.plate

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,135 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,050 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 46,039 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,747 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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P79 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 P79 NNM, 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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P79 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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