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P855 UFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,659 mi
Last recorded108,659 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 UFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 108,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 98,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 88,928 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front ABS wire fouling on tyre on lock

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,884 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,567 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 82,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,812 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 80,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 May 2009 78,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,319 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 78,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 78,196 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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P855 UFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P855 UFC, 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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P855 UFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P855 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 UFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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