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P908 UFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,778 mi
Last recorded94,778 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP908 UFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 94,778 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 94,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 88,635 miles

N/S/R Brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 21 Nov 2009 81,566 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 75,076 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 75,076 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 61,493 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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P908 UFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P908 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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P908 UFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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