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P245 OBM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,828 mi
Last recorded69,828 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 69,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 69,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 69,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,332 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,260 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 69,260 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,259 miles

Brake fluid contaminated cluch and brake (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,194 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 69,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,181 miles

wipers

Fail 11 Jul 2016 69,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

steering pump noise

wipers

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,583 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

os rear tyre deteriorating

wipers

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,507 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 68,379 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,005 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 65,703 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 65,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,225 miles

O/S & N/S/F TYRES OUTTER SIDE WALLS CRACKING & TREAD GETTING LOW

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 63,537 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,560 miles

B0TH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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 OBM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P245 OBM, 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 OBM registered?

P245 OBM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P245 OBM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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