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P872 KON

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,047 mi
Last recorded77,047 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 KON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 77,047 miles

both rear outer sill cover panels corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 76,705 miles

both rear outer sill covers corroding

Pass 14 May 2010 76,335 miles

both rear outer sill covers corroded

Fail 13 May 2010 76,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear outer sill covers corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,730 miles

nearside body sill in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 8 May 2008 75,400 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 75,400 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 75,183 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 72,675 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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P872 KON is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P872 KON, 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 P872 KON registered?

P872 KON is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P872 KON shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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