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P976 PAH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,090 mi
Last recorded62,090 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 PAH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 61,765 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,496 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,216 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,825 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 60,825 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 59,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,457 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,928 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,429 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,571 miles

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

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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P976 PAH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P976 PAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P976 PAH registered?

P976 PAH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P976 PAH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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