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P82 SGH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

186,362 mi
Last recorded186,362 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 SGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 186,362 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 186,362 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 185,434 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 181,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 176,630 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Offside Front brake pipe corrosion building

Fail 10 Apr 2017 176,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front tyres bald on inner edges

Offside Front brake pipe corrosion building

Pass 25 Apr 2016 169,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 168,809 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 159,240 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 144,863 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 May 2010 138,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 129,657 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 122,177 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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P82 SGH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P82 SGH, 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 P82 SGH registered?

P82 SGH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P82 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P82 SGH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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