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P905 YPB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

127,985 mi
Last recorded127,985 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 YPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 127,985 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 127,527 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner arch has corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

ns central and rear inner sills have small hole from corrosion just outside of prescribed areas not currently deemed to have adverse effects

Pass 14 Nov 2016 113,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)

front coil springs become unseated when suspension is at full extension but re seat perfectly when load re-applied

ns central and rear inner sills have small hole from corrosion just outside of prescribed areas - not currently deemed to have adverse effects

nsf brake slight binding

Fail 11 Nov 2016 113,969 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. linkage missing (6.2.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at Cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm pin stiff causing wiper to lift (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure top mounting nut very loose liable to become detached (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF NSR and OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front coil springs become unseated when suspension is at full extension but re seat perfectly when load re-applied

ns central and rear inner sills have small hole from corrosion just outside of prescribed areas - not currently deemed to have adverse effects

nsf brake slight binding

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pipe on end of tail box missing

rear subframe & wishbones corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 108,721 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pipe on end of tail box missing

rear subframe & wishbones corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 105,358 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 105,358 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2012 101,073 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 101,070 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,135 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2010 97,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2009 92,187 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 92,022 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 92,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 91,372 miles

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Fail 12 Jun 2007 91,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,243 miles

see first vt32

Fail 6 Jun 2006 84,243 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in steering rack

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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P905 YPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P905 YPB, 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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P905 YPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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