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P860 OUR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,543 mi
Last recorded107,543 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 107,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 104,130 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 104,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,392 miles

corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs o/s borderline

corrosion both rear undersills and repairs

corrosion o/s floor to sill borderline

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on all floors and floors to sill

corrosion on both front brake pipes

general underside corrosion on all of vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2013 100,332 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs o/s borderline

corrosion both rear undersills and repairs

corrosion o/s floor to sill borderline

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on all floors and floors to sill

corrosion on both front brake pipes

general underside corrosion on all of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,768 miles

corrosion o/s main brake pipe too flexi

corrosion o/s/r sill borderline

corrosion on floor to sill

corrosion on o/s/r undersill borderline

n/s/f brake hose twisted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 94,661 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 94,661 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 88,092 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose has slight twist

Pass 13 Feb 2009 83,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,800 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 74,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 66,858 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 65,727 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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P860 OUR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P860 OUR, 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 P860 OUR registered?

P860 OUR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 1996.

Is P860 OUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P860 OUR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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