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P21 RUL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,122 mi
Last recorded80,122 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 RUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 80,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 80,111 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,895 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 79,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,469 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 78,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,154 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,862 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,442 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 77,442 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,221 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,855 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,449 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,301 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,979 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 74,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,370 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,066 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 71,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RUL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RUL, 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

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What year was P21 RUL registered?

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

Is P21 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 RUL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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