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P319 AGR

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,795 mi
Last recorded133,795 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 AGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 133,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 132,158 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 130,212 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 130,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 129,704 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 129,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 126,688 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front intercooler insecure

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 1 Apr 2017 122,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 116,087 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 103,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,401 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 95,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 59,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Mar 2008 52,581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,681 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 41,603 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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P319 AGR 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 85.7%.

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 P319 AGR, 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 P319 AGR registered?

P319 AGR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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