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119,601 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to underside ,repairs undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframes ,arms , shock absorbers and anti roll (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front chip to windscreen
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both fronts (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion to underside ,repairs undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframes ,arms , shock absorbers and anti roll (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front chip to windscreen
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached fixing not tightened (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension items corroded, arms, shock absorbers, springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inners slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Lower light corrosion to underside and suspension components,body repairs covered in underseal
Nearside Front slight chip to windscreen zone b
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole,inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s inners slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower light corrosion to underside and suspension components ,body repairs covered in underseal
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front slight chip to windscreen zone b
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule several (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
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P917 XEL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 P917 XEL, 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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P917 XEL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1996.
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