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P372 NNM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,927 mi
Last recorded122,927 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 NNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 122,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,764 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 122,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,446 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 122,433 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,997 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 121,466 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 121,466 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 120,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,016 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,659 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion Rear under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 116,250 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,300 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,059 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,334 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,429 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 95,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,043 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 87,541 miles

All underside rubber suspension bushes are starting to age perish

Corrosion forming on rear ends of nearside and offside outer sill panels

Driver door window stiff to operate

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion forming on all road coil springs

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,541 miles

All underside rubber suspension bushes are starting to age perish

Corrosion forming on rear ends of nearside and offside outer sill panels

Driver door window stiff to operate

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

Surface corrosion forming on all road coil springs

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,091 miles

engine leaking oil

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres tread depths on legal limit (1.6mm) on outer edges

rear of outer door sills corroded

rear registration plate delaminating slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2008 84,602 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,001 miles

front brake pads low †rear brake pads very low

Pass 19 Apr 2006 78,210 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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P372 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P372 NNM, 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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P372 NNM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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