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P964 YOD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,140 mi
Last recorded115,140 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 YOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 115,140 miles

Engine noisy.

Rear brakes binding slightly

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

Fail 7 May 2011 114,987 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine noisy.

Rear brakes binding slightly

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

Pass 17 May 2010 104,831 miles

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

Rear suspension stiff!

Fail 15 May 2010 104,831 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension stiff!

Pass 5 May 2009 97,259 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 97,200 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 89,982 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 89,982 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 84,823 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 81,770 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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P964 YOD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P964 YOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P964 YOD registered?

P964 YOD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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