CarVerify

Free Car Check

P454 JRA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationP454 JRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
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

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 54,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 53,886 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 53,422 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 53,383 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 52,620 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 51,982 miles

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

Rear Parking brake performance only just met requirements.

Under car covered in underseal.

Pass 2 May 2020 51,902 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,365 miles

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

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

vehicle undersealed not allowing for full assesment

Pass 21 May 2018 50,649 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 50,632 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 50,300 miles

both front tyres and osr starting to perish

rear brake pads starting to get low

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 10 May 2017 50,300 miles

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

both front tyres and osr starting to perish

rear brake pads starting to get low

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 17 May 2016 50,039 miles

both front tyres and osr tyre perished

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,650 miles

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

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

both front tyres and osr tyre perished

rear brake pads starting to get low

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,606 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres and osr tyre perished

rear brake pads starting to get low

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,965 miles

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

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

both front tyres and osr tyre perished

rear brake pads getting low

vehicle has been undercoated

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,100 miles

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to suspension parts

front tyres and osr tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,439 miles

both sills starting to corrode

corrosion to suspension parts

osr tyre and front tyres starting to perish

Fail 22 Mar 2012 47,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both sills starting to corrode

corrosion to suspension parts

osr tyre and front tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,137 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 46,137 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,870 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 36,793 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
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

P454 JRA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P454 JRA, 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 P454 JRA?

You can check the full history of P454 JRA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P454 JRA registered?

P454 JRA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P454 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P454 JRA shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P454 JRA 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 P454 JRA. 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.