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P341 AHO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,172 mi
Last recorded84,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 84,172 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 83,915 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,124 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 80,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

sligth corrosion to o/s/r lower sidesill

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,675 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 78,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 77,501 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 77,501 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 76,627 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 24 May 2012 76,415 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 19 May 2011 74,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 73,461 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2009 72,475 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

high parking brake travel,close to limit

signs of welding repairs to o/s outer sill panel

slight movement in both rear brake caliper mounting pins

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 20 May 2008 71,183 miles

see advisory sheet 431627338166

Fail 16 May 2008 71,183 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s chassis section damaged

Pass 18 May 2007 70,283 miles

Oil leak

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2006 67,837 miles

battery insecure

front pads 25% left

o/s/r sill started to correded blisters

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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P341 AHO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P341 AHO, 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 P341 AHO registered?

P341 AHO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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