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P820 BCP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,054 mi
Last recorded48,054 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 BCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2013 48,054 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 45,617 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,527 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,952 miles

advise both rear sills starting to corrode

clutch slave starting to leak

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,205 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,617 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,126 miles

Nearside Rear 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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P820 BCP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P820 BCP, 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 P820 BCP registered?

P820 BCP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P820 BCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 BCP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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