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P352 WJO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,251 mi
Last recorded103,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 WJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 103,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 102,839 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 102,815 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 102,742 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 102,275 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2023 102,275 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2022 102,272 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front floor to sill corroded,but not within prescribed area.

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

Offside Rear sill corroding

Pass 12 May 2017 89,418 miles

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

corrosion forming on o/s/f and n/s/f floors.

slight bind on o/s/f brake

small splits in o/s wiper,still clearing screen adequately

Fail 28 Apr 2017 89,325 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded by seat belt mount (5.2.6)

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

corrosion forming on o/s/f and n/s/f floors.

slight bind on o/s/f brake

small splits in o/s wiper,still clearing screen adequately

Pass 3 May 2016 88,326 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,308 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 85,582 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 85,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,642 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 73,461 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

n/s/r sill corroding

Fail 4 May 2012 73,461 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

n/s/r sill corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2011 67,990 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 62,120 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 57,675 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 57,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,473 miles

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

Condition of front number plate

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

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 1 May 2007 48,690 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,485 miles

Front 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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P352 WJO 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 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P352 WJO, 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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P352 WJO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 1996.

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