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P96 KJA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 KJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 89,268 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 May 2012 89,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 May 2011 63,923 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 26 May 2011 63,923 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 May 2010 54,225 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 54,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 32,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,782 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,509 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 25,509 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 21,435 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres just above legal limit and showing signs of cracks on treads

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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P96 KJA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P96 KJA, 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 P96 KJA registered?

P96 KJA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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