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P83 TVV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,676 mi
Last recorded87,676 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 TVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2015 87,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 87,676 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 87,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,163 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,689 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 86,689 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 85,755 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 84,701 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 84,692 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,133 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 83,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 172,509 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 172,509 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 156,297 miles

offside and nearside rear discs corroded and pads worn

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2007 156,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside rear discs corroded and pads worn

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2006 147,466 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 147,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 132,274 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 132,274 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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P83 TVV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P83 TVV, 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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P83 TVV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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