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P208 RHX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 RHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 100,867 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 100,486 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 100,155 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 99,550 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 98,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 98,009 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe leading to nearside rear brake. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 96,930 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 96,102 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 91,725 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,367 miles

clutch pedal anti slip in very poor condition

corrosion in both rear sill ends wheel arch areas

nearside front floor to under sill corroded & holed

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2012 86,113 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti slip in very poor condition

corrosion in both rear sill ends wheel arch areas

nearside front floor to under sill corroded & holed

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,336 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 77,336 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f brake binding not showing on rbt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 74,172 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate just acceptable

Fail 3 Sep 2009 74,172 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front number plate just acceptable

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,961 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 71,961 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,431 miles

stick on no. plate fitted to front. o/s/r tyre on 2mm. corrosion in o/s & n/s rear sills.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,863 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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P208 RHX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P208 RHX, 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 P208 RHX registered?

P208 RHX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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