MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P954 JKK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P954 JKK, 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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What year was P954 JKK registered?
P954 JKK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 1996.
Is P954 JKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P954 JKK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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