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P859 GKL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,244 mi
Last recorded106,244 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 GKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 106,244 miles

underbody protection

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,651 miles

both rear inner arches corroded

general age related under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2021 100,026 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 99,587 miles

exhaust system, heat shields slightly deteriorated

front and rear suspension components, slightly corroded

front under tray fitted, limiting view

Fail 27 Jul 2020 99,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component recommend attention (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system, heat shields deteriorated

front and rear suspension components, slightly corroded

front under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 14 May 2019 97,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill panels,, recommend, may require attention next MOT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

advance travel, parking brake lever

exhaust system, heat shields slightly deteriorated

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

front under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 24 May 2018 96,983 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage recommend check/attention (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust system heat shields slightly deteriorated

front under tray fitted, limiting view

Pass 24 May 2017 96,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

catalyst and front exhaust pipes/heatshields deteriorated

plastic undertray fitted restricting full inspection

power steering pipes and rack damp, but no leak found, recommend further investigation

Fail 15 May 2017 96,669 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at junction to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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 outer sill (5.2.6)

catalyst and front exhaust pipes/heatshields deteriorated

plastic undertray fitted restricting full inspection

power steering pipes and rack damp, but no leak found, recommend further investigation

Pass 10 May 2016 95,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer, sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust system, kat silencer showing signs of deterioration

Pass 15 May 2015 93,404 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust kat silencer showing signs of deterioration

Fail 5 May 2015 93,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust kat silencer showing signs of deterioration

offside rear footbrake performance lower than nearside

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 89,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 87,521 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 87,519 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,975 miles

fluid found around power steering rack area but no steering system leaks found at test

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer tread edge but still legal

Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,118 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 76,118 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 60,004 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 54,408 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,126 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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P859 GKL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P859 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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P859 GKL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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