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P936 YPB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,757 mi
Last recorded147,757 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 YPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 147,757 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 147,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 145,852 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 145,848 miles

Emissions not tested over heated (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 137,047 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 134,102 miles

bind nearside front brake

nearside headlight loose

offside rear floor area repaired and corroded

repairs and corrosion to rear sills

Pass 20 Apr 2015 128,141 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 128,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2014
Fail 1 Apr 2014

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 117,555 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 117,555 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 114,375 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 114,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 108,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 104,664 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

REAR SUBFRAME RUSTY.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,392 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,463 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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P936 YPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P936 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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P936 YPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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