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P215 XRH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,515 mi
Last recorded160,515 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 XRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 160,515 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 154,807 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 151,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 151,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 147,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 143,494 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 142,442 miles

Both rear sills corroded but not in a prescribed area.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 142,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear sills corroded but not in a prescribed area.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 140,030 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

one fixing bolt missing from rear exhaust but exhaust secure

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2020 140,027 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

one fixing bolt missing from rear exhaust but exhaust secure

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2019 137,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 127,805 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 127,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 120,402 miles

engine oil leak

offside hand brake low on effort

Pass 3 Apr 2013 114,448 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

condensation in o/s/f indicator lense not effecting the output of light

Fail 3 Apr 2013 114,448 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

condensation in o/s/f indicator lense not effecting the output of light

Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,464 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,583 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 102,548 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,673 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 98,521 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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P215 XRH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P215 XRH, 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 P215 XRH registered?

P215 XRH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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