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P87 KCS

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,573 mi
Last recorded116,573 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 KCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 116,573 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion to chassis/floor,inner and outer sills and all suspension components , not considered dangerous at this time.

Fail 1 May 2019 116,552 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion to chassis/floor,inner and outer sills and all suspension components , not considered dangerous at this time.

Pass 10 May 2018 114,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,425 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroding.

both rear wheel arches corroding.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Fail 20 Apr 2017 111,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroding.

both rear wheel arches corroding.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,804 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear outer sill corroding.

rear brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 107,703 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear outer sill corroding.

rear brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Pass 7 May 2015 103,931 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 103,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,580 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 85,657 miles

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 2 May 2013 85,657 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,594 miles

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

near side and off side rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 81,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side and off side rear outer sills slightly corroded

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,744 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside rrera outer sills have been repaired

Fail 13 Apr 2011 79,743 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside rrera outer sills have been repaired

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2010 77,485 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,912 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 69,232 miles

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

handbrake traval just to standard

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 15 May 2007 66,697 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 66,697 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 62,391 miles

n/s and o/s rear sills deteriorating

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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P87 KCS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P87 KCS, 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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P87 KCS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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