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P475 GOL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,930 mi
Last recorded46,930 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 GOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 46,930 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to inner /outer sill area

Pass 3 Jun 2021 46,437 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 46,424 miles

Front Position lamp not working sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,793 miles

cracking on o/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,315 miles

GENERAL CORROSION APPARENT UNDER VEHICLE ON MOST METAL COMPONENTS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,361 miles

Rear tyres getting low and cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2015 38,094 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,417 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,147 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 33,005 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 33,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 26,559 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,563 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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P475 GOL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P475 GOL, 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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P475 GOL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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