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P24 KWF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,716 mi
Last recorded60,716 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 KWF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 60,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill and adjacent areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill and adjacent areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,710 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 60,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,245 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded...but double skinned in the area.

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

Rear brake hoses..ferrules corroding

all tyres perishing on sidewalls, tyres manufactured in 2006

rear subframe corroding.

substantial corrosion to front upper and lower suspension arms.

substantial corrosion to upper and lower rear suspension arms

Pass 25 May 2017 60,239 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 59,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 59,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,635 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle suspension components

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,243 miles

underside suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 52,270 miles

Rear discs corroded, calipers & cable fittings

Pass 25 May 2012 52,140 miles

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

Very slight binding on NS front brake

Pass 3 May 2011 51,833 miles

all front suspension and steering components very rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2011 51,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all front suspension and steering components very rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,623 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 51,578 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 51,677 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,416 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,444 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 50,442 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rec corrosion n/s/r sill

Rec front brake pads getting low

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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P24 KWF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P24 KWF, 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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P24 KWF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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