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P845 APH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,496 mi
Last recorded78,496 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 APH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,893 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 74,873 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 74,870 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 74,847 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 74,841 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 72,593 miles

Offside Rear outer door sill badly corroded in prescribed area

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2017 72,593 miles

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

Offside Rear outer door sill badly corroded in prescribed area

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 65,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 64,816 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 29 May 2014 63,694 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,551 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,326 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 60,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,061 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,326 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 43,228 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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P845 APH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P845 APH, 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 P845 APH registered?

P845 APH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P845 APH safe to buy?

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