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P837 GKL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,141 mi
Last recorded125,141 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 GKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 125,141 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 125,081 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 114,416 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,901 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 96,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 92,636 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,809 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 85,585 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,975 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 78,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,165 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 73,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,435 miles

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

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

catalyst converter outer casing corroded.

fluid leak from area of clutch cylinder.

offside wiperblade starting to split.

windscreen chipped outside swept area.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,468 miles

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

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

catalyst converter outer casing corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 46,571 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,331 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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P837 GKL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P837 GKL, 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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P837 GKL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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