MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ABS REMOVED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
ABS REMOVED
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
abs system removed
bucket seats and harnesses fitted
o/s front tyre perishing,splitting and getting very low on outer edge
o/s rear inner sill,both floor to sills and both rear sill ends rusty
o/s rear tyre getting low
rear brake discs lipped,unevenly worn and slight pitting o/s rear
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s front tyre perishing,splitting and getting very low on outer edge
o/s rear inner sill,both floor to sills and both rear sill ends rusty
o/s rear tyre getting low
rear brake discs lipped,unevenly worn and slight pitting o/s rear
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all brake disces o k at test
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion:- rear suspension, offside outer sill
nearside front sidelight dim
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
cat to rear exhaust joint
surface rust rear subframe
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
temporary fuel cap fitted
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P865 UFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 P865 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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P865 UFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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