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P977 JKJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,972 mi
Last recorded84,972 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 JKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,972 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre cracked

n/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,035 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 79,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake disc is heavily corroded on the outer surface

Fail 13 Mar 2013 73,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear brake disc is heavily corroded on the outer surface

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,793 miles

front wiper blades are starting to smear

nearside rear outer sill is corroded but not holed and is firm to the touch

rear brake discs are wearing thin and are corroded on the surface

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,111 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,669 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,940 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 58,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,745 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 57,745 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 56,499 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 53,978 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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P977 JKJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P977 JKJ, 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 P977 JKJ registered?

P977 JKJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1996.

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