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P868 JKN

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,840 mi
Last recorded115,840 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 JKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,840 miles

oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,840 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative both sides (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. all four tyres (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,664 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 113,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,324 miles

nearside front brake slight bind - BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front brake slight bind - BORDERLINE PASS

nearside front wiper split - starting to smear

Pass 2 Jul 2011 93,366 miles

exhaust some corrosion + blowing - borderline pass

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear brake slight bind

nearside rear inner brake pad wearing low

water pump bearing worn

Fail 8 Jun 2011 92,955 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

exhaust some corrosion + blowing - borderline pass

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear brake slight bind

nearside rear inner brake pad worn low

Pass 11 Jun 2010 91,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 87,184 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,646 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 77,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 70,137 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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P868 JKN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc 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 P868 JKN, 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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P868 JKN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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