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P889 EAL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,291 mi
Last recorded81,291 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 EAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 81,291 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 81,284 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,418 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Inner Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Chafing against components-wrong fitting angle. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower General surface corrosion noted at rear axle over chassis-brakes and suspension components-prescribed areas,covered with other material of black colour.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,471 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has been fully under silled

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,474 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,302 miles

FUEL FILTER RUSTY

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,734 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,540 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 58,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 55,845 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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P889 EAL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P889 EAL, 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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P889 EAL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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