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P867 YPB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,678 mi
Last recorded159,678 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 YPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 159,678 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering Wheel Feels Broken

Fail 2 Sep 2014 159,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Steering Wheel Feels Broken

Pass 23 Aug 2013 151,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 144,264 miles

nearside rear brake pads are low

Fail 11 Jul 2012 144,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside rear brake pads are low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 140,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 135,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer sill coroded at rear

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 132,451 miles

nearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode through

nearside front tyre worn between 2mm and 3mm and side wall slightly scuffed

Pass 6 Aug 2008 130,426 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 116,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 103,252 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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P867 YPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P867 YPB, 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 P867 YPB registered?

P867 YPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P867 YPB safe to buy?

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