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P993 JRY

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 JRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 76,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,300 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,536 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 71,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,233 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 70,607 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,903 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 69,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 68,736 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,883 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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P993 JRY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P993 JRY, 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 P993 JRY registered?

P993 JRY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P993 JRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P993 JRY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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