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P36 LJH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 LJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 86,509 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 81,741 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 81,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 80,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,600 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 80,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,839 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 78,876 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,758 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,753 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 78,375 miles

All tyres perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 78,371 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All tyres perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 74,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,880 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,734 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 71,929 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 71,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 70,984 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,633 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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P36 LJH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 P36 LJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P36 LJH?

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What year was P36 LJH registered?

P36 LJH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P36 LJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P36 LJH 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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