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P827 BCP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,692 mi
Last recorded116,692 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 BCP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 116,692 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 116,570 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 116,429 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 115,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 113,771 miles

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

corrosion in n/s/f floor not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Jun 2014 113,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

corrosion in n/s/f floor not in prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2013 112,008 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,035 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 111,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,652 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 106,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 105,959 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 105,957 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2007 100,696 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 100,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2006 99,542 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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P827 BCP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P827 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 P827 BCP registered?

P827 BCP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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