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P951 JOR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,052 mi
Last recorded148,052 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 JOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 148,052 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 148,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 144,301 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in side wall

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 144,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in side wall

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 135,705 miles

both front track rod end ball joint boots perished

both front upper ball joint boots perished

possible exhaust leak from manifold area

Fail 6 Dec 2016 135,705 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front track rod end ball joint boots perished

both front upper ball joint boots perished

possible exhaust leak from manifold area

Fail 27 Sep 2016 135,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/JackingPoint (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/JackingPoint (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 130,545 miles

underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal

Fail 4 Sep 2015 130,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,295 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 124,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 121,828 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 121,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,057 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 120,046 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,246 miles

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

nearside rear disc has slight corrosion

offside seatbelt stalk has slight play on attachment to seat

Fail 29 Jul 2011 117,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear disc has slight corrosion

offside seatbelt stalk has slight play on attachment to seat

Fail 17 Aug 2010 112,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mis-fire

nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 112,601 miles

engine mis-fire

nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 107,987 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 107,967 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 101,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,819 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 94,819 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 89,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 89,730 miles

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

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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P951 JOR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P951 JOR, 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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P951 JOR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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