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P95 YTT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,161 mi
Last recorded100,161 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 YTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 100,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 96,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise to replace soon. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 89,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Strong advise to replace soon. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,739 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Surface corrosion forming on both outer sills.

Surface corrosion forming on front and rear suframes also various front and rear suspension/steering/braking components.

Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,729 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres becoming perished.

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

Front brake dust shields corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion forming on both outer sills.

Surface corrosion forming on front and rear suframes also various front and rear suspension/steering/braking components.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear ends of outer sills are corroding slightly

front and rear subframes and suspension components are corroding on their surfaces

offside rear outer floor has a small hole corroded in it

Fail 4 Jul 2014 81,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear ends of outer sills are corroding slightly

front and rear subframes and suspension components are corroding on their surfaces

offside rear outer floor has a small hole corroded in it

Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

n/s front heat sheild insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 73,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,311 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,311 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,459 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,916 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 54,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 54,901 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 54,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 51,837 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 51,837 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P95 YTT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P95 YTT, 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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P95 YTT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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