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P971 XEL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,393 mi
Last recorded80,393 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,393 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 80,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,550 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,544 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid silencer (7.1.2)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 70,056 miles

brake servo damp

diffrent size wheels/tyres fitted front to rear

exhaust tip missing

floor damage

front brake pads very low

Fail 22 Aug 2015 70,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake servo damp

diffrent size wheels/tyres fitted front to rear

exhaust tip missing

floor damage

front brake pads very low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,099 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,232 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,662 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 64,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

off-side front tyre starting to crack outer wall

Pass 24 Mar 2010 63,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,299 miles

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

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

n s r outer sill coroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,117 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 53,018 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,145 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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P971 XEL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P971 XEL, 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 P971 XEL registered?

P971 XEL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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