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P995 GMK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,073 mi
Last recorded151,073 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 GMK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 151,073 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,258 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and close to a failure (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both chassis rails are damaged and deformed

both rear number plate lights flash with indicators

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front chassis is damaged and deformed

Fail 24 Jun 2019 139,258 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision lower mounting not attatched (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision lower mounting not attatched (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sticker (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and close to a failure (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both chassis rails are damaged and deformed

both rear number plate lights flash with indicators

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front chassis is damaged and deformed

Pass 21 Jul 2018 126,244 miles

both rear wheel archs are corroded

front number plate is slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2017 113,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion ns sill area by wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,864 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 112,864 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 112,449 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 101,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,813 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2010 90,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,319 miles

surface corrosion to rear part of offside outer sill

Pass 21 Feb 2008 76,985 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 76,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 68,010 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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P995 GMK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P995 GMK, 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 P995 GMK registered?

P995 GMK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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