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P927 PUM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,565 mi
Last recorded134,565 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP927 PUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 134,565 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded and filled

Fail 12 Oct 2021 134,565 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded and filled

Fail 5 Oct 2021 134,545 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brained brake hose missing outer sheathing and starting to fray (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 134,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,630 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes heavily deteriorated/perished not resulting in excessive movement

all suspension components corroded

all tyres wearing on outer edges

body filler in lower rear quarters both sides

corroded underside

exhaust corroded

general body corrosion

oil leak

suspension weak and sagging

undersealed underside

Fail 29 Jun 2018 129,602 miles

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Sidelights incorporated in headlamp pods. Pods do not rise up on a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened been hit and cracked frame at suspension/strengthening bar fixing points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner - Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,367 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 120,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 120,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,436 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 116,542 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 116,542 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 115,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 113,790 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 113,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 105,714 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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P927 PUM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P927 PUM, 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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P927 PUM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1996.

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