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P915 YPB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,027 mi
Last recorded27,027 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 YPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 27,027 miles

front no-plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2021 27,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front no-plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2014 27,022 miles

brake pads possibly low

front and rear number plates in poor condition

slight bind on the rear brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,203 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 14,684 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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P915 YPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P915 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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What year was P915 YPB registered?

P915 YPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P915 YPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P915 YPB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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