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P466 YFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,923 mi
Last recorded140,923 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 YFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 140,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 14 Oct 2025 140,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 136,863 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 131,193 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake only just met mot standard

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 129,293 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 125,506 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 125,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer tyre repair close to edge of tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2020 121,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer tyre repair close to edge of tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2017 117,307 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,482 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,345 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 93,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,844 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,779 miles

N.S.Front wiper blade starting to split.

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

O.S.Rear outer sill starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,196 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 67,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 67,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 57,928 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 43,774 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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P466 YFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P466 YFC, 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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What year was P466 YFC registered?

P466 YFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P466 YFC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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