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P214 RHX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,347 mi
Last recorded150,347 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 RHX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 150,347 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 144,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2021 144,611 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 144,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 144,580 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 144,538 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 143,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 129,893 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 128,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

corosion to under body

Pass 12 Apr 2014 116,880 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 116,878 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,317 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 103,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,684 miles

Clutch fluid reservior on minimum level.

Fottbrake anti slip provision wearing.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight exhaust gas leak from centre silencer.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 102,684 miles

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

Clutch fluid reservior on minimum level.

Fottbrake anti slip provision wearing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight exhaust gas leak from centre silencer.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,487 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 96,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 91,426 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 87,319 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 87,319 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 83,828 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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P214 RHX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P214 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 P214 RHX registered?

P214 RHX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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