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P21 GML

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 GML
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 90,512 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 90,496 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 90,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,192 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,489 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,037 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 87,834 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 86,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2018 86,830 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 86,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 85,734 miles

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

misfire

Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 83,482 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorated on sidewalls

n/s rear tyre deteriorated on sidewall

o/s and n/s rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,273 miles

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel

some rust on both outer sills, may require attention soon.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 81,256 miles

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

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

hand brake close to limits of reserve travel

some rust on both outer sills, may require attention soon.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 80,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 77,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,603 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 76,602 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,087 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 74,087 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,298 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 67,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,622 miles

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

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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P21 GML is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P21 GML, 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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P21 GML is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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