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P317 WRG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,575 mi
Last recorded55,575 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 WRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 55,575 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 55,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 54,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,595 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 53,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,261 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 53,253 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 52,980 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,980 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,641 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,989 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,657 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 50,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,284 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,276 miles

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

front number plate plynth showing sharp edge

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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P317 WRG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P317 WRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P317 WRG registered?

P317 WRG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P317 WRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P317 WRG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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