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P969 DOE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 DOE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,975 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 69,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 69,947 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 69,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,778 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 69,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 69,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 69,392 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,903 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,706 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,841 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,946 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,828 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,848 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,343 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 118,419 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 105,256 miles

corrosion starting on both outer sills

front brake flexis persished

Pass 12 Apr 2006 98,379 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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P969 DOE 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 90%.

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 P969 DOE, 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 P969 DOE registered?

P969 DOE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is P969 DOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P969 DOE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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