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P996 RUC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,583 mi
Last recorded73,583 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 RUC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,062 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,583 miles

Both front road springs corroded

Both rear road springs corroded

Clutch fluid on minimum

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,169 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 8 Oct 2010 57,159 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,406 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 55,393 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,050 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,373 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 44,297 miles

Rear 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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P996 RUC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P996 RUC, 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 P996 RUC registered?

P996 RUC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P996 RUC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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