MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,086 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion starting to o/s & n/s outer sills at rear
Corrosion starting various places underneath including suspension components
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f wheel stiff to turn but showing no significant effort on RBT
Nail in offside front tyre
o/s/r tyre nearing limit
corrosion starting o/s & n/s outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion starting o/s & n/s outer sills 30cm of lower seat belt mountings
o/s/f tyre getting low
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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P968 RUC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P968 RUC, 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 P968 RUC registered?
P968 RUC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1996.
Is P968 RUC safe to buy?
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