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P442 BDV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,665 mi
Last recorded53,665 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 53,665 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 53,128 miles

Offside Rear Sill has slight rust will need to be repaired before next mot

Pass 16 Jul 2024 52,590 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 52,054 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Ns rear hand brake performance is slightly low

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 51,428 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 49,771 miles

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Fail 8 Apr 2021 49,771 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Pass 3 Apr 2020 48,917 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 48,917 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,642 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 46,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 44,026 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,058 miles

Front and rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,505 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,470 miles

tyre treads are starting to crack

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,470 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ns front brake pads appear worn

tyre treads are starting to crack

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,698 miles

front wipers becoming poor

ns front headlamp vibrates

stone chip in front screen outside zone A

Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,316 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,909 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,580 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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P442 BDV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P442 BDV, 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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P442 BDV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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