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P925 RFR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP925 RFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 114,016 miles

Exhaust system is slightly noisy.

Front under carriage and components has corrosion.

Fail 25 Apr 2023 114,102 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to chassis not continuous weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to floor inadequate spot welds (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to chassis not continuous weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured inner wing/door piller (4.11 (a) (i))

suspension lowered

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,858 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 108,728 miles

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 108,726 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 108,589 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill 2 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,208 miles

inner sills covered in underseal both sides

under body and suspension has general corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,364 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,592 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 96,294 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,415 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 92,408 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 91,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 May 2012 91,605 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2011 89,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 87,225 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2010 87,224 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 83,544 miles

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 May 2009 83,543 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2008 79,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wipers torn

Pass 24 May 2007 76,152 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 76,147 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 73,833 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 73,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Slight binding both front wheels.

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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P925 RFR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P925 RFR, 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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P925 RFR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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