MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,427 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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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P850 GKL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P850 GKL, 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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What year was P850 GKL registered?
P850 GKL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P850 GKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P850 GKL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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