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P848 APH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,885 mi
Last recorded122,885 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 APH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 122,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside wiper starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jul 2013 120,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 106,087 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 106,087 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,878 miles

advise corrosion of both sills at rear.

Fail 28 Mar 2009 93,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion of both sills at rear.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 92,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,862 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 88,862 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 84,342 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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P848 APH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P848 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 P848 APH registered?

P848 APH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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