CarVerify

Free Car Check

P443 AGR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

108,633 mi
Last recorded108,633 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 AGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 108,633 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 108,630 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements face 45degrees downwards (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 108,608 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.08 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Under sill previous weld repair corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2025 102,243 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2024 96,928 miles

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

under tray fitted difficult to check

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,380 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 95,371 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2015 94,014 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 93,662 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front subframe and lower arms very badly corroded

o/s/f chassis rail (centre ) corroded by brake pipe clip

rear subframe badly corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 91,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre inner wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2014 91,942 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant leak at engine

n/s/r tyre inner wall slightly deteriorated

slight exhaust blow

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,889 miles

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 89,886 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

HEAVELY undersealed

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wish bones

Fail 20 Feb 2012 89,640 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

both front wings corroded

subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 76,900 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 76,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,842 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 26 Jan 2009 72,842 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,480 miles

n/s rear sill weak but not corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s rear sill weak but not corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,667 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,640 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 59,539 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P443 AGR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P443 AGR, 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 P443 AGR?

You can check the full history of P443 AGR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P443 AGR registered?

P443 AGR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P443 AGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P443 AGR shows 25 tests with a 52% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P443 AGR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P443 AGR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.