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P7 AAT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,867 mi
Last recorded78,867 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 AAT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,558 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 78,014 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 77,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 77,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,883 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 76,879 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 76,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,873 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,135 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 73,966 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,841 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,574 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,799 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 62,573 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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P7 AAT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P7 AAT, 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 P7 AAT registered?

P7 AAT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P7 AAT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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