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P21 OGO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,544 mi
Last recorded77,544 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 OGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 77,544 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,682 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,238 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 68,324 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 68,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,728 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 62,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 55,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,898 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 53,898 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,032 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,990 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 51,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2013 51,594 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,476 miles

Oil leak

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,870 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 49,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,949 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,653 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,963 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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P21 OGO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P21 OGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P21 OGO?

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What year was P21 OGO registered?

P21 OGO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P21 OGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 OGO shows 24 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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