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P8 MAR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,314 mi
Last recorded88,314 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 MAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,314 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2010 88,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2008 84,835 miles

offside front tyre **very** worn on inner edge

rear brake discs in very poor condition

vehicle suspension very low

vehicle underside has corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2008 84,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front brake disc in very poor condition

offside front tyre **very** worn on inner edge

rear brake discs in very poor condition

vehicle suspension very low

vehicle underside has corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2007 76,781 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 68,228 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 68,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P8 MAR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P8 MAR, 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 P8 MAR registered?

P8 MAR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P8 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 MAR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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