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P968 RUC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,086 mi
Last recorded68,086 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 RUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,748 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,121 miles

corrosion starting o/s & n/s outer sills

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,376 miles

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.

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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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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P968 RUC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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