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P235 SWC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,007 mi
Last recorded153,007 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 SWC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 153,007 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing almost able to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 152,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing almost able to see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 150,985 miles

Front & rear suspension components heavily under -sealed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 150,955 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front & rear suspension components heavily under -sealed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 150,917 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 150,415 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 146,357 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 145,254 miles

Nearside Rear slight wear in caliper slide mountings.

Offside wiper starting to split.

Fail 15 Dec 2016 145,191 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight wear in caliper slide mountings.

Offside wiper starting to split.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 139,604 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 139,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 130,256 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 122,638 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 120,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 117,673 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 116,562 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 113,087 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 107,652 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear pads wearing low

nearside rear spring corroding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2008 103,696 miles

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

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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P235 SWC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P235 SWC, 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 P235 SWC registered?

P235 SWC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P235 SWC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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