MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,469 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
damage on windscreen not affecting view
windscreen scratched not affecting view
various brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
various brake pipes corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight damage to offside front tyre side wall
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear number plates in poor condition
nearside and offside rear sills rusty
rear coil springs rusty
slight damage to o/s front tyre wall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r outer sill repaired with body filler
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r outer sill repaired with body filler
N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD
N/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P847 APH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 P847 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.
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P847 APH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1996.
Is P847 APH safe to buy?
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