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P851 AAY

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,274 mi
Last recorded91,274 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 AAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 91,274 miles

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

all front and rear wheel arches rusty

both front lower wish bones rusted

osf inner wing chassis rusted

osr chassis damaged and rusted

rrear lower subframe and wish bones rusted

Fail 12 Oct 2011 91,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear subfame and wish bones rusty

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

front and rear arches and wings rusty

front lower subframe and wish bones rusty

osf chassis inner wing rusty

osr chasssis damaged and rusted

Pass 2 Oct 2010 89,636 miles

all 4 disc's rusty

ns rea chassis rusty

os rear chassis damaged rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,077 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,179 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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P851 AAY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P851 AAY, 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 P851 AAY registered?

P851 AAY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P851 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 AAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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