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P841 DUY

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,440 mi
Last recorded106,440 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 DUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 106,440 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,960 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 99,957 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise handbrake only just achieved the minimum requerment of 16%

Fail 26 May 2017 99,794 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 99,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre nailed

service brake efficiency on limit 50%

Pass 26 Mar 2015 98,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,552 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,507 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 96,709 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,979 miles

Offside front chassis weak & rusty.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside front chassis weak & rusty.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,002 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside sill blistered ;

Pass 14 Apr 2010 89,427 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,024 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 74,650 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,405 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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P841 DUY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P841 DUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P841 DUY registered?

P841 DUY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P841 DUY safe to buy?

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