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P811 OUG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

121,203 mi
Last recorded121,203 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 OUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 121,203 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 107,759 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,910 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower light cluster has water ingress

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 70,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,706 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 48,244 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,893 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge and cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,646 miles

Battery insecure

Both front tyres are perished/cracked on sidewalls

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,863 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 44,890 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls cracking/perishing

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,150 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 43,117 miles

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

The brake pipe going to the near side rear flexible hose is showing some signs of corrosion.

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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P811 OUG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 P811 OUG, 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 P811 OUG registered?

P811 OUG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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