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P828 RWX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,061 mi
Last recorded127,061 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 RWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 127,061 miles

Both rear tyres on 1.6mm min limit

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to brake discs

handbrake only just met requirements

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 20 Nov 2015 121,379 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 121,374 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,393 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 114,133 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre slightly out of shape

oil waxed

sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 11,244 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2008 111,650 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 111,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 110,109 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 110,104 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 105,148 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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P828 RWX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P828 RWX, 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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P828 RWX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1996.

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