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P983 FTS

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,775 mi
Last recorded116,775 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 FTS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2018 116,775 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2017 110,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 105,143 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,989 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,459 miles

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to coating applied.

Pass 29 May 2013 103,691 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 103,532 miles

rear exhaust box repaired

service brake and parking brake just within required standards

Pass 5 May 2010 102,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 102,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 101,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 98,772 miles

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

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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P983 FTS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P983 FTS, 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 P983 FTS registered?

P983 FTS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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