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P880 UFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,104 mi
Last recorded130,104 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 UFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2016 130,104 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear outer seals (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f window lower screen as a crack

Pass 1 Sep 2015 127,324 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 124,192 miles

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Aug 2013 120,527 miles

front and rear pads low

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar

Pass 2 Aug 2012 118,278 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 115,395 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 112,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,644 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 109,811 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 109,811 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,388 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 103,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 96,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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P880 UFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P880 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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What year was P880 UFC registered?

P880 UFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P880 UFC safe to buy?

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