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P355 FBL

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,220 mi
Last recorded122,220 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 122,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,506 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 115,164 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 115,056 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 112,881 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,454 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 112,314 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion under body and some suspension components.

Pass 2 May 2019 111,475 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,918 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 109,809 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 107,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 107,138 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 105,976 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 105,976 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,688 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 100,895 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 100,895 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 91,299 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,853 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 68,425 miles

Both rear tyres will soon need replacing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P355 FBL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P355 FBL, 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 P355 FBL registered?

P355 FBL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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