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P440 DMO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,307 mi
Last recorded92,307 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 DMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 92,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 92,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 91,826 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 91,249 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 90,650 miles

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

all suspension corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 May 2022 90,650 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

all suspension corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 90,121 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 90,121 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall excessivly deteriorated / cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,571 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 89,316 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,457 miles

rear inner wheel archs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 86,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,095 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,215 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 80,583 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2008 80,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 72,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2007 72,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 69,703 miles

Front tyres worn

Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Offside front tyre split on outer side wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P440 DMO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P440 DMO, 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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P440 DMO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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