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P46 RUL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,126 mi
Last recorded55,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 RUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 54,624 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,524 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 52,524 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 51,752 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,733 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,301 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall badly cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and cracking between tread

Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,868 miles

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Aug 2015 48,868 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 47,436 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,436 miles

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,089 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,986 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 44,016 miles

o/s/outer sill outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,224 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,509 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,791 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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P46 RUL 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 85.7%.

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 P46 RUL, 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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P46 RUL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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