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P860 GKL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,354 mi
Last recorded120,354 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 GKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 120,354 miles

Front Both brakes have slight binding

Front Both outer sills have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner floor/chassis has heavy surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 119,595 miles

Offside Front Inner floor/chassis has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 119,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake has slight binding

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 119,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel well and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel well and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake has slight binding

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor behind subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 118,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 117,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 117,030 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 117,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,255 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 113,232 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,926 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,645 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 109,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 107,789 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 107,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,567 miles

Front and rear brake discs starting to pitt

Fail 23 Mar 2012 105,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front and rear brake discs starting to pitt

Pass 4 Apr 2011 104,715 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO ALL BRAKE DISCS

Fail 4 Apr 2011 104,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO ALL BRAKE DISCS

Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,803 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 94,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 94,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,024 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all brake pipes underside rusty

both outer sills rusty and weak

underside rusty and weak

Fail 27 Jun 2008 85,024 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all brake pipes underside rusty

both outer sills rusty and weak

underside rusty and weak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 76,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 64,973 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 64,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P860 GKL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P860 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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P860 GKL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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