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P31 ACG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,492 mi
Last recorded58,492 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 58,492 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 58,449 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 58,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,822 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 57,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,719 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 57,719 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 57,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 56,334 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 56,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 55,565 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 51,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 50,610 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 49,439 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,089 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,649 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,457 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer tread

Pass 26 May 2006 38,548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 35,622 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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P31 ACG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P31 ACG, 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 P31 ACG registered?

P31 ACG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P31 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 ACG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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