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P245 NKH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,680 mi
Last recorded57,680 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 NKH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 57,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,887 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 53,451 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 52,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,397 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in Grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 47,822 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 28 Jun 2018 47,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,305 miles

Nearside Front brake has slight restricted movement

Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,858 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 46,858 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,265 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,047 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,555 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,671 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 31,985 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,049 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P245 NKH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P245 NKH, 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 P245 NKH registered?

P245 NKH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P245 NKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P245 NKH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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