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P986 JOR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,375 mi
Last recorded72,375 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

RegistrationP986 JOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,375 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,469 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,616 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,799 miles

near side outer sill corroded at rear

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 49,319 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P986 JOR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P986 JOR, 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 P986 JOR registered?

P986 JOR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P986 JOR safe to buy?

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