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P363 JRV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,414 mi
Last recorded45,414 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 JRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 45,414 miles

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

Coolant leak Nearside of engine at junction heavily crystalised

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, balding and uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald inner edge and unevenly worn across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damp at nearside of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 45,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant crystallization on both top junction to rad & bottom from rad

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight leak of fluid on nsf of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perishing, wearing & stepping on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing & stepping on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 45,386 miles

Coolant leak crystallization on nearside of engine at hose junction

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 45,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,480 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,568 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,708 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Suspension arms corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,708 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Flexy brake hoses slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arms corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,018 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,237 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,044 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,062 miles

front & rear brake discs deteriated

front & rear tyres wearing on inside

slight fluctuation on f/brakes on rbt

v/low park brake reserve

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,640 miles

both front & rear brake discs deteriated

o/s wiper blade deteriated

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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P363 JRV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P363 JRV, 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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P363 JRV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1996.

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