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P992 JKJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,952 mi
Last recorded71,952 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 JKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 71,952 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 71,415 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Moderate age related corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,009 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 68,961 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,187 miles

front and rear anti roll bar link bush's deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2016 68,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from poor welded joints (7.1.2)

front and rear anti roll bar link bush's deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,426 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,565 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,369 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,369 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,132 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,478 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,934 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 59,496 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,464 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED, LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

N/S/F SIDELIGHT LENS BROKEN, ADVISE REPLACED.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 52,744 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P992 JKJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P992 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 P992 JKJ registered?

P992 JKJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P992 JKJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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