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P250 WFT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,794 mi
Last recorded59,794 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 WFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 59,794 miles

slight oil weep

Pass 30 Aug 2024 59,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 58,980 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 57,665 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,828 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,676 miles

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Offside Rear Lower sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear brake slight drag

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,516 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,934 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 50,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,182 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 50,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,419 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,348 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,294 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 45,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,635 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,928 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,229 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,228 miles

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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P250 WFT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 P250 WFT, 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 P250 WFT registered?

P250 WFT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P250 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 WFT 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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