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P886 LDM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,359 mi
Last recorded80,359 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP886 LDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 80,359 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 May 2012 77,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 77,208 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,808 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,780 miles

o/s sill slight corrosion at rear

Pass 22 Jul 2008 67,818 miles

o/s rear outer sill corroded not yet excessive

Fail 21 Jul 2008 67,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear outer sill corroded not yet excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,744 miles

both sills corroded at rear

Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,540 miles

n/s outer sill excessivly corroded on outer skin but inner slin is still solid but cannot see inner skin properly without having outer skin removed but would advise to have repaired

o/s headlamp aim on upper limit

o/s outer sill slightly corroded seat belt prescribed area

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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P886 LDM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P886 LDM, 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 P886 LDM registered?

P886 LDM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P886 LDM safe to buy?

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