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P315 XRU

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,955 mi
Last recorded74,955 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 XRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 74,955 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 74,774 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 74,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 73,373 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 72,654 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% required and 17% recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 71,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% required, 16% recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 70,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% required, 17% recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 69,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% required, 16% achieved (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 66,820 miles

Engine oil leak source unknown

Under tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 May 2017 65,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 64,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 63,762 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 63,142 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 62,270 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 60,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 59,857 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 59,251 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 58,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 58,031 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 57,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 55,367 miles

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

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

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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P315 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P315 XRU, 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 P315 XRU registered?

P315 XRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P315 XRU safe to buy?

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